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Sahana
GirlSanskrit, Hindi· “patience, endurance”
- Meaning
- patience, endurance
- Origin
- Sanskrit, Hindi
- Pronunciation
- suh-HAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #1,921
- US babies 2025
- 101
- Best rank
- #1,425 (2011)
- Peak year
- 2011
Meaning and origin of Sahana
Sahana is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “patience, endurance”.
Sahana is a Sanskrit-derived name often explained as "patience" or "endurance," related to a root meaning to bear or withstand. In Indian classical music, Sahana is also the name of a raga in the Carnatic tradition, known for its tender, devotional mood. The name is especially popular in South India and among Indian families abroad. It has a soft, three-syllable rhythm and is easy to pronounce in English. Its meaning of quiet strength makes it a thoughtful choice.
Popularity over time
Sahana first appears in US Social Security records in 1991. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,425 in 2011, the same year it reached its highest count of 160 babies. In 2025, 101 babies were named Sahana, and it ranked #1,921 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #4,162 in 2000, #1,499 in 2010, and #1,921 in 2025. Of the 2,870 US girls named Sahana since records began, 46% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 780 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Khloee, Kahlan, Ariyanna, Alyanna, and Analy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sahana ranked highest in New Jersey, Massachusetts, and Pennsylvania.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New Jersey | #766 | 10 |
| Massachusetts | #989 | 5 |
| Pennsylvania | #1094 | 8 |
| California | #1146 | 23 |
| Texas | #2018 | 11 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sahana is usually pronounced suh-HAH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Sahana
A few middle names that flow with Sahana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sahana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sahana mean?
Sahana is a Sanskrit and Hindi name that is usually said to mean “patience, endurance”.
What is the origin of the name Sahana?
Sahana has Sanskrit and Hindi roots. Sahana is a Sanskrit-derived name often explained as "patience" or "endurance," related to a root meaning to bear or withstand.
Is Sahana a popular name?
Not especially. Sahana ranked #1,921 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sahana a boy or girl name?
Sahana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sahana?
Sahana is usually pronounced suh-HAH-nuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings