Sayani
Meaning
"wise, clever"
Origin: Sanskrit
Cultural Roots
Quick Stats
- Popularity Rank
- #3,264
- Total SSA Count
- 49
- Syllables
- 3
- Formality
- Moderate
- Nicknames
- Saya, Yani
Baby Name Comparison — 2026
"wise, clever"
Origin: Sanskrit
"divine gift"
Origin: Greek
Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 vs #3264 for Sayani.
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Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Sayani at #3264 in the United States.
Sayani means "wise, clever" (Sanskrit origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).
Sayani is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.