Sanna
Pronunciation: [ s-AN-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sanna first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 647 babies have been named Sanna in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sanna is past its peak , currently ranked #9,350 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,350
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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About the Name Sanna
Sanna is a girl name .
Sanna is currently ranked #9,350 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sanna include San, Say, Saie, and Sankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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