Santanna

“Derived from the name Sant Ana, which means 'Saint Anne'.”

American origin · Unisex name

♂ 10% boys♀ 90% girls

#8056US 2021

10Births / yr

↑Rising

921All-time births

📅 Since 198400

How to pronounce Santanna

SANT·AN·uh

/ˈsænt.ˈæn.ə/ · stress on SANT · 3 syllables

“Derived from the name Sant Ana, which means 'Saint Anne'.”

American origin · Unisex name

What does Santanna mean and where does it come from?

Santanna is a variation of the name Santana, which has Spanish origins linked to Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary. It conveys notions of grace and favor, which are essential virtues in many cultures. The name is relatively common in both Spanish-speaking regions and the United States. Notab

Cultural significance

Santanna has been a cherished name across cultures, particularly in American-speaking communities, where it reflects values of derived from the name sant ana, which means 'saint anne'..

Peak popularity

Reached #1715 in 1986 — currently #8056 in the US.

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What middle names flow best with Santanna?

Santanna works best with short, strong middle names — one or two syllables keep the full name from becoming a mouthful

Santanna Grace

How popular is Santanna right now?

Rising fast — up 4421 spots — currently #8056 in the US out of 135.5k tracked names

US Trend 1985–2021#8056 · Top 5.9%

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Year	US Rank	Births	vs Prior Year
2021	#8056	10	▲ up 4421 · +43% births
2020	#12477	7	▼ down 1299 · -22% births
2015	#11178	9	▼ down 433 · -10% births
2010	#10745	10	▼ down 4055 · -44% births
2005	#6690	18	▼ down 2640 · -42% births
2000	#4050	31	▲ up 937 · +55% births
1995	#4987	20	▼ down 1630 · -39% births
1990	#3357	33	▼ down 1548 · -48% births
1985	#1809	63	—

Name Popularity Timeline

Popularity Statistics for Santanna

Best Year1985Rank #1809

Peak Count63

Average Rank#7039

Current Trend↘Falling

Data Range1985 - 20219 years

The story of Santanna

Santanna is a relatively modern name, first appearing in US records in 1984. With 921 total births recorded, Santanna remains relatively uncommon. Once ranked #1809 in 1985, the name has become less common in recent years, sitting at #8056 in 2021. Santanna is used for both genders: 90% female and 10% male.

Names that peaked alongside Santanna in 1986:

Jessica Ashley Amanda Jennifer Sarah

Santanna by decade

Santanna peaked in the 1980s. See all 1980s names →

Decade	Births
1980s	283
1990s ★	313
2000s	191
2010s	121
2020s	13

💎Santanna has only 921 total recorded births since 1984 — rarer than 99% of names in our database.

What are good nicknames for Santanna?

Common

SanSaAnna

What names sound and feel like Santanna?

Based on sound, origin, and style — parents who love Santanna also consider these

Santana

American · Spanish

Savhanna

American · From the open

Santanya

American · Sacred place

Sahvanna

American · Savannah, a treeless

Sahanna

American · Derived from 'sahana',

Sayanna

American · A poetic expression

Santiana

American · Holy

Saranna

American · a combination of

Common questions about the name Santanna

What does the name Santanna mean?

Santanna means "Derived from the name Sant Ana, which means 'Saint Anne'." — a name rooted in American tradition that carries both historical depth and timeless appeal. The meaning reflects values that have made this name endure across generations.

How popular is the name Santanna?

Santanna is currently a distinctive and less common name as a baby name in the US and is becoming rarer and more distinctive, making it a unique choice that stands out.

What is the cultural origin of Santanna?

Santanna originates from American tradition. American names tend to carry strong cultural heritage and have spread across the world through migration, literature, and religion over centuries.

How do you pronounce the name Santanna?

Santanna is a three-syllable name pronounced S AE1 N T AE1 N AH0. The pronunciation is straightforward for English speakers, and the name reads clearly on paper — an important practical consideration for parents.

What sibling names go well with Santanna?

Santanna pairs beautifully with sibling names that share a similar American heritage or complement its melodic and flowing sound. Names with a similar vibe create a cohesive sibling set without matching too closely.