Priya vs Sahana

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Priya

Girl #1,855 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"beloved, dear"

Origin: Sanskrit

Cultural Roots

Indian Hindu Sri Lankan Nepali

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,855
Total SSA Count
108
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Pri

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Sahana

Girl #1,783 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"patience, forbearance, endurance"

Origin: Sanskrit sah (to endure)

Cultural Roots

Indian South Indian Kannada Sanskrit

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,783
Total SSA Count
113
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Saha, Sanu, Hana

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Popularity Comparison

Priya Rank #1,855
Sahana Rank #1,783

Sahana is more popular, ranked #1783 vs #1855 for Priya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Priya ___

  • Priya Asha
  • Priya Maya
  • Priya Anjali
  • Priya Lakshmi
  • Priya Devi
  • Priya Rose

Sahana ___

  • Sahana Priya
  • Sahana Maya
  • Sahana Devi
  • Sahana Ananya
  • Sahana Lakshmi
  • Sahana Deepa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Priya

Arjun Anya Rohan Ananya Dev

If you choose Sahana

Arjun Priya Anika Rohan Meera

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Priya or Sahana more popular?

Sahana is more popular, ranked #1783 compared to Priya at #1855 in the United States.

What do Priya and Sahana mean?

Priya means "beloved, dear" (Sanskrit origin). Sahana means "patience, forbearance, endurance" (Sanskrit sah (to endure) origin).

Are Priya and Sahana boy or girl names?

Priya is primarily a girl name. Sahana is primarily a girl name.

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