Boy · #7,929 in 2026

Sanav

Name: Popularity of the name Sanav in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Sanav, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#7,929

Peak Rank

#3,732 (2020)

Total Babies

189

5-Yr Trend

-55%

2014

First Year

2026

Last Year

2020

Peak Year

#3732

Peak Rank

189

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Sanav

Sanav first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2014, with 15 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2020, when 28 Sanavs were born — ranking #3,732 that year. As of 2026, Sanav ranks #7,929 for baby boys with 5 births, falling sharply (-55%). In total, more than 189 Sanavs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2010s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

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Names that sound like Sanav

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sanav is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Sanav

What does the name Sanav mean?

Sanav is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2014. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Sanav in 2026?

In 2026, Sanav ranks #7,929 among boys' names in the U.S., with 5 babies given the name that year.

When was Sanav most popular?

Sanav reached its peak popularity in 2020, ranking #3,732 that year with 28 babies given the name.

In which U.S. states is Sanav most popular?

Sanav has historically been most popular in Texas, California. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Sanav.

Is Sanav a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Sanav is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Sanav?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sanav include Henrick, Jian, Jalik. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Sanav

Sanav is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2014 and has accumulated 189 births in the dataset. Sanav's peak popularity came in 2020 when it ranked #3,732. Use the chart and map above to compare Sanav's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.