Sanjaya
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sanjaya first appeared in US Social Security records in 2007.
Over 36 babies have been named Sanjaya in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sanjaya is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #11,536 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #11,536
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Sanjaya is also used as a girl name, ranked #8218.
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Persian origin
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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, Sanj, Sanjy, Sanjie, Aya, Ayay, Ayaie, Say, Saie, and Sankins. 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.
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