Madina vs Sanaa

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Madina

Girl #2,234 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"city"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim Central Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,234
Total SSA Count
84
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Madi, Dina

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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

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Popularity Comparison

Madina Rank #2,234
Sanaa Rank #2,389

Madina is more popular, ranked #2234 vs #2389 for Sanaa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Madina ___

  • Madina Noor
  • Madina Fatima
  • Madina Layla
  • Madina Safa
  • Madina Yasmine
  • Madina Hana

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 Madina

Rayaan Zara Ibrahim Amira Khalid

If you choose Sanaa

Amara Zuri Kofi Kwame Imani

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Madina or Sanaa more popular?

Madina is more popular, ranked #2234 compared to Sanaa at #2389 in the United States.

What do Madina and Sanaa mean?

Madina means "city" (Arabic origin). Sanaa means "radiance, brilliance, splendor" (Arabic origin).

Are Madina and Sanaa boy or girl names?

Madina is primarily a girl name. Sanaa is primarily a girl name.

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