Hafsa vs Sana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hafsa

Girl #1,522 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"gathering, collecting"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Turkish African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,522
Total SSA Count
142
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Haf, Hafsi

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Sana

Girl #1,452 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"brilliance, radiance, splendor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic Persian South Asian Japanese

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,452
Total SSA Count
152
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Hafsa Rank #1,522
Sana Rank #1,452

Sana is more popular, ranked #1452 vs #1522 for Hafsa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hafsa ___

  • Hafsa Nour
  • Hafsa Fatima
  • Hafsa Maryam
  • Hafsa Zainab
  • Hafsa Aisha

Sana ___

  • Sana Rose
  • Sana Marie
  • Sana Nour
  • Sana Fatima
  • Sana Leila
  • Sana Amara

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hafsa

Zainab Yusuf Maryam Ibrahim Khadijah

If you choose Sana

Layla Nour Amira Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hafsa or Sana more popular?

Sana is more popular, ranked #1452 compared to Hafsa at #1522 in the United States.

What do Hafsa and Sana mean?

Hafsa means "gathering, collecting" (Arabic origin). Sana means "brilliance, radiance, splendor" (Arabic origin).

Are Hafsa and Sana boy or girl names?

Hafsa is primarily a girl name. Sana is primarily a girl name.

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