Nami vs Sana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Nami

Girl #1,498 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese Korean American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,498
Total SSA Count
145
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Nam

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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

Nami Rank #1,498
Sana Rank #1,452

Sana is more popular, ranked #1452 vs #1498 for Nami.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nami ___

  • Nami Rose
  • Nami Jade
  • Nami Elise
  • Nami Grace
  • Nami Pearl
  • Nami Luna

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 Nami

Hana Sora Yuki Kira Sakura

If you choose Sana

Layla Nour Amira Yasmin Omar

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nami or Sana more popular?

Sana is more popular, ranked #1452 compared to Nami at #1498 in the United States.

What do Nami and Sana mean?

Nami means "beautiful" (Japanese origin). Sana means "brilliance, radiance, splendor" (Arabic origin).

Are Nami and Sana boy or girl names?

Nami is primarily a girl name. Sana is primarily a girl name.

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