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Susana
GirlSpanish, Hebrew· “lily”
- Meaning
- lily
- Origin
- Spanish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- soo-SAH-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,254
- US babies 2025
- 82
- Best rank
- #457 (1976)
- Peak year
- 1993
Meaning and origin of Susana
Susana is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “lily”.
Susana is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning lily. In the Bible, Susanna appears in the Book of Daniel, in a story included in Catholic and Orthodox Bibles, where she is falsely accused and vindicated through Daniel's wisdom. Another Susanna is among the women who supported Jesus in the Gospel of Luke. The name has been used across Europe for centuries. Susana sounds warm and classic, and nicknames such as Susi, Sana and Suzy offer playful alternatives.
Popularity over time
Susana first appears in US Social Security records in 1881. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 59 different years, starting in 1881. Its best national rank was #457 in 1976, and the most babies received it in 1993, when 537 were named Susana. In 2025, 82 babies were named Susana, and it ranked #2,254 nationally. That is 34% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #2,067 in 1920, #1,000 in 1950, #487 in 1980, #717 in 2000, #1,126 in 2010, and #2,254 in 2025. Of the 20,999 US girls named Susana since records began, 20% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 1980s come next, with 4,065 babies. Since 2010, 1,890 more have been named Susana.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Desirae, Tess, Mariela, Katarina, and Moriah.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Susana ranked highest in Texas, California, and Florida.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Texas | #1187 | 23 |
| California | #1735 | 13 |
| Florida | #2128 | 6 |
| New York | #2393 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Susana is usually pronounced soo-SAH-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Susana
A few middle names that flow with Susana: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Susana
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Susana mean?
Susana is a Spanish and Hebrew name that means “lily”.
What is the origin of the name Susana?
Susana has Spanish and Hebrew roots. Susana is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshannah, meaning lily.
Is Susana a popular name?
Not especially. Susana ranked #2,254 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Susana a boy or girl name?
Susana is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Susana?
Susana is usually pronounced soo-SAH-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