Sanjaya

Q: Is Sanjaya a boy or girl name?

Sanjaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name it ranks #11536, and as a girl name it ranks #8218.

Q: How popular is the name Sanjaya?

Sanjaya is ranked #11536 in popularity for boy names.

Boy Name #11,536 Most Popular Hidden Gem 7 Letters

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sanjaya is a boy name, recorded for 8 babies in US birth records.

Parents who love the name Sanjaya often also consider Arshia, Zemichael, Holly .

Popularity Over Time

#11,536

Current Rank

Hidden Gem Based on SSA data 1880–present

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Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #11,536
Total SSA Count: 8

Alternative Spellings

Sanjay #4451

Nicknames

San Say Sanie Sanjie

Middle Name Ideas

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Also a Girl Name

Sanjaya is also used as a girl name, ranked #8218.

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Similar Names

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sanjaya

Is Sanjaya a boy or girl name?

Sanjaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #11536. As a girl name, it is ranked #8218. Sanjaya is more commonly used as a girl name.

How popular is the name Sanjaya?

Sanjaya is currently ranked #11536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sanjaya?

Common nicknames for Sanjaya include San, Say, Sanie, and Sanjie.

Is Sanjaya a common or rare name?

Sanjaya is an uncommon name, ranked #11536 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sanjaya

Sanjaya is a boy name .

Is Sanjaya a boy or girl name? Sanjaya is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #11,536 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #8,218. Sanjaya is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sanjaya is currently ranked #11,536 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sanjaya include San, Say, Sanie, and Sanjie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Sanjaya include Sanjay . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.