Girl nameNot in the current top chartsSteady
Sanam
2 syllablesPeak year: 19975 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sanam's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sanam's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sanam |
|---|---|
| 1979 | 6 |
| 1980 | 5 |
| 1981 | 7 |
| 1982 | 10 |
| 1983 | 6 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 11 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 6 |
| 1988 | 8 |
| 1989 | 12 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 16 |
| 1992 | 10 |
| 1993 | 16 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 16 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 25 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 17 |
| 2000 | 15 |
| 2001 | 19 |
| 2002 | 9 |
| 2003 | 10 |
| 2004 | 9 |
| 2005 | 11 |
| 2006 | 14 |
| 2007 | 9 |
| 2008 | 6 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 11 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2012 | 9 |
| 2013 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 |
| 2015 | 18 |
| 2016 | 7 |
| 2018 | 12 |
| 2019 | 10 |
| 2020 | 8 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2022 | 16 |
| 2023 | 5 |
Sanam through the decades
- Sanam peaked in 1997, when 25 babies were named Sanam in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2013–2023), use of Sanam has risen 17% compared to the 10 years before that.