The nameSanae

Sanae is an Arabic girl's name, given steadily in France since the 1990s.

Meaning

It comes from the Arabic sana', "brilliance, splendour".

Origin

Arabic, common in Morocco. Sanae is also a Japanese name, of another origin.

History

Found in France since 1975, Sanae has been given steadily since the 1990s, with a peak in the mid 2010s.

Popularity of the name Sanae

Sanae in France

1096thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2014peak year (55 births)
1,465babies named Sanae in France since 1900
02855 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sanae was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 415 births over the decade, 28% of all recorded babies named Sanae. Its rise began around 1977, and it peaked in 2014. Half of all babies named Sanae in France were born before 2007, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 35 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sanae mean?

It comes from the Arabic sana', "brilliance, splendour".

What is the origin of the name Sanae?

Arabic, common in Morocco. Sanae is also a Japanese name, of another origin.

Is Sanae a girl's or a boy's name?

Sanae is a girl's name.