Hania vs Sanaa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Hania

Girl #2,243 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"happiness, bliss"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Polish Native American (Hopi) Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,243
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Hani, Nia

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sanaa

Girl #2,389 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"radiance, brilliance, splendor"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic African African American Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,389
Total SSA Count
76
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
San, Naa

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Hania Rank #2,243
Sanaa Rank #2,389

Hania is more popular, ranked #2243 vs #2389 for Sanaa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Hania ___

  • Hania Rose
  • Hania Marie
  • Hania Sofia
  • Hania Grace
  • Hania Leila
  • Hania Jade

Sanaa ___

  • Sanaa Amara
  • Sanaa Joy
  • Sanaa Renee
  • Sanaa Marie
  • Sanaa Imani
  • Sanaa Simone

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Hania

Leila Nadia Tariq Omar Yasmin

If you choose Sanaa

Amara Zuri Kofi Kwame Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hania or Sanaa more popular?

Hania is more popular, ranked #2243 compared to Sanaa at #2389 in the United States.

What do Hania and Sanaa mean?

Hania means "happiness, bliss" (Arabic origin). Sanaa means "radiance, brilliance, splendor" (Arabic origin).

Are Hania and Sanaa boy or girl names?

Hania is primarily a girl name. Sanaa is primarily a girl name.

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