Santana

Rank 690th Boy Name

In 2022, the name Santana was 690th most popular baby name for boys and 1,184th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 489 babies were named Santana in the United States. The gender distribution for "Santana" is 78.7% male and 21.3% female.

In 2022, 1 out of every 6,897 babies in the United States were named Santana. Today, the average age of someone named Santana is around 19 to 20 years old.

The name "Santana" is not common today.

Nicknames for Santana include Sant and Ana.

Santana Meaning & Origin

Santana is a name of Spanish origin meaning "holy" and it's often associated with spirituality, warmth and creativity, in part due to the fame of the musician Carlos Santana.

The name Santana is described as exotic, rhythmic and spirited.

Pronunciation

Santana is pronounced san-tah-nuh in English. The name Santana has 7 letters and 3 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Santana

  • The name Santana is shared by a renowned American rock band, formed by Mexican-American guitarist and songwriter Carlos Santana.

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Geography

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