Sania Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Sania is an Arabic name that means 'brilliant' or 'radiant'. It evolved from the Arabic 'saniyya' and has seen popularity in both Arabic-speaking regions and beyond. The name embodies traits of beauty and positivity, with no significant biblical relevance.
The name Sania is most popular in Georgia, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sania has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sania' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 13377th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 8539th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 2168th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 4397th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sania' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sania"
Pronunciation
/ˈsɑːniə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Sania is derived from the Arabic word 'saniyya', which means 'brilliant' or 'radiant'.
Meaning
brilliant, radiant
Language Evolution
Saniyya, Sania
Historical Usage
The name Sania has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Arabic-speaking countries, and has seen increased use in Western societies in recent years.
Variants & Derivatives
Saniya, Saniah, Sanyah
Modern Popularity & Image
Sania is perceived as a modern and elegant name, often associated with beauty and positivity.
Famous People
Sania Mirza, Indian professional tennis player, Sania Saeed, Pakistani actress
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sania"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sania"
"Sania" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 13377th of 19264 | 20 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 8539th of 27321 | 125 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 2168th of 35406 | 1,353 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 4397th of 30306 | 386 |
Regional Popularity of "Sania" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sania" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
80.78% 3615th/4475 |
- |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
43.02% 1971st/4582 |
30.09% 1554th/5164 |
27.62% 2020th/7313 |
34.33% 2562nd/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
100.00% 3984th/3984 |
78.18% 3508th/4487 |
60.92% 4156th/6822 |
66.95% 4202nd/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sania"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sania" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.