Sanjana

Sanjana is a girl's name of Indian origin meaning “gentle.” In 2024 it was given to 5 girls in the United States.

Sanjana at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Hindu & Indian
Meaning
“gentle”

About the name Sanjana

Sanjana belongs to the Hindu & Indian tradition. Its meaning — “gentle” — is the sense carried by its Indian roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sanjana first appears in Social Security records in 1990. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1253 in 2003, and in 2024 5 babies received the name — 2,180 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sanjana in US records

First recorded (US)
1990
Best US rank
#1253 in 2003
Peak year
2003
Babies named Sanjana in 2024
5
Total since 1880
2,180

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sanjana mean?

Sanjana means “gentle” in its Indian roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sanjana a boy or girl name?

Sanjana is a girl name. In 2024, 5 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sanjana?

Sanjana comes from the Hindu & Indian tradition.

How popular is the name Sanjana?

Sanjana first appears in US records in 1990. Its best-ever ranking was #1253 in 2003, and 5 babies were given the name in 2024.

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