Namebino · Girl names · Boy names

Santana

Girl's name · #2060 in the US (2025) · Timeless

25% girls · 75% boys — About 75% of babies named Santana in recent years have been boys. Santana →

Popularity over time

Few names move less than Santana — on the books since 1910, #2060 in 2025, and dependable in between. Roughly 5,900 girls share it.

Across the states

See where Santana is more common.

Appears in 2020-2025 birth records of 10 states. See the full state-by-state map on this page.

Around the world

See how Santana ranks in other countries and regions.

#3,284 in England & Wales (2025).

Famous Santanas

• Santana Garrett — American professional wrestler, valet and model
• Santana Chakma — Indian politician
• Santana Morris — Educator (born 1990)

As a surname

It is also an American family name — about 61,000 people carried it as a surname in the 2010 census.

• Carlos Santana — American guitarist
• Manuel Santana — Spanish tennis player (1938–2021)
• Telê Santana — Brazilian footballer and manager (1931–2006)

In stories & tradition

• Santana Lopez — Glee (TV series)
• Santana Andrade — Santa Barbara (TV series)
• Santana of the Dead — El Tigre: The Adventures of Manny Rivera (TV series)

What Santanas become

Among 24 notable people named Santana:

No single standout — notable Santanas spread across many fields.

Similar names: Austin · Shanaya · Montana · Valencia · Rosanna · Janna

Browse more girl names — popularity, trends and eras for 5,700+ American names, free.

About · Privacy Policy · Terms of Service