Santa
Pronunciation: [ s-ANT-uh ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Santa first appeared in US Social Security records in 1959.
Over 10 babies have been named Santa in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Santa is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #34,727 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,727
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Santa
Santa is a boy name .
Is Santa a boy or girl name? Santa is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #34,727 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #5,364. Santa is more commonly used as a girl name.
Santa is currently ranked #34,727 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Santa include San, Say, Saie, and Sankins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Santa include Santiago, Santino, Santana, Santos, Santi . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
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