Sanaa

Meaning of Sanaa

It means "brilliance," "radiance," or "artwork."

Sanaa has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sanaa

After ranking as high as #606 in 2006, Sanaa has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sanaa

• Sanaa Lathan
  American actress
• Sanaa Hamri
  Moroccan-American film director
• Sanaa Moussa
  Palestinian singer
• Sanaa Redwani
  Yemeni filmmaker
• Sanaa Shafi
  Indian actress

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Questions about the name Sanaa

What does the name Sanaa mean?

Sanaa means it means "brilliance," "radiance," or "artwork.", and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sanaa a boy's or a girl's name?

Sanaa is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sanaa?

Sanaa did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sanaa most popular?

Sanaa peaked at #606 in 2006.