Sanja
girl nameSanja entered the US charts in 1961, peaked at #3558 in 1966, is rarely given today — a rare gem few children share.
Popularity 1961–2025
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rank today
#3558
peak (1966)
0
babies in 2025
rare
a rare gem few children share
Rank by decade
| Decade | Average rank |
|---|---|
| 1960s | #5669 |
| 1970s | #7627 |
| 1980s | #7409 |
| 1990s | #13442 |
| 2000s | #15251 |
| 2010s | #16992 |
Living bearers
About 100 people named Sanja are estimated to be alive in the US today.
The typical Sanja alive today was born around 1971, making them about 54 years old.
Estimated from official SSA birth records and life tables.
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Frequently asked questions
- How popular is the name Sanja in 2025?
- Sanja is rarely given in the US today — it does not rank in the top 2000 girl names.
- When was the name Sanja most popular?
- Sanja peaked in 1966, reaching #3558 among US girl names.
- Will my child share the name Sanja with classmates?
- Sanja will almost certainly be the only one in school.
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