US Popularity:15764
Origin:Latin
Other Origin(s):Italian, Spanish
Meaning:Saintly, holy, blessed
Santa is an Italian and Spanish feminine name of Latin origin for the little angel sent from the divine. Derived from the Latin sanctus, Santa is anointed with the meanings “saintly,” “holy,” and “blessed.” Widely used as a title for female saints in Spanish, Santa is also popularly known as the first name of a certain Mr. Claus. Whether honoring your faith or celebrating the Christmas spirit, Santa is effortlessly elegant and deserving of the spotlight.

Santa Name Popularity Data

U.S. Births

Overall:Santa is currently #15764 in U.S. births
Girl:Santa is currently #10255 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#15764
in 2022
+ 11249
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
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