Santana
s(a)-nta-na,
san-tana
US Popularity:1184
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Latin, Portuguese
Meaning:Holy, saintly Anne; Follower of Saint Anne
Santana is a Spanish and Portuguese name beloved throughout South America that is a great choice for a spiritual family. It means “holy” or “saintly Anne” or “follower of Saint Anne,” the patron saint of unmarried women, housewives, grandmothers, and women in labor. Perhaps surprisingly, considering this namesake, Santana is a gender-neutral name inspired by the habitational last name. It was popularized as a boy’s name by the American rock band Santana, led by Mexican-American singer and guitarist Carlos Santana. For girls, it is perhaps best known as the name of one of the cheerleaders at William McKinley High School in the television show Glee.
Famous People Named Santana
Wondering who else shares this name? Check out these well known people who made this baby name famous.
- Carlos SantanaMusician
Santana Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Santana is currently #1507 on The Bump
Boy:Santana is currently #1083 on The Bump Boy Names
Girl:Santana is currently #830 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Santana is currently #1184 in U.S. births
Boy:Santana is currently #1450 in U.S. births
Girl:Santana is currently #3601 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
Gender:
Girl
#3599
in 2022
- 1057
from 2021
Sources
Behind the Name, Santana, June 2023
House of Names, Santana History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
Name Doctor, Santa
IMDb, Glee
Britannica, Saint Anne, December 2019
Britannica, Santana, January 2024
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