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Sani

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Pronounced SAH-nee /ˈsɑ.ni/Medium

Meaning: Variously from the Arabic sani ('radiant; brilliant; exalted') and the Navajo sani ('the old one; from long ago'); used for both sexes; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Radiant; the old one: Sani is Arabic/Navajo. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SAH-nee'). Used for both sexes; routes layered.
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Origin LowArabic, Navajo
MeaningVariously from the Arabic sani ('radiant; brilliant; exalted') and the Navajo sani ('the old one; from long ago'); used for both sexes; routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#14639 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 388

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200720022025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sani comes variously from the Arabic sani ('radiant; brilliant; exalted') and the Navajo sani ('the old one; from long ago'); used for both sexes (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, classic name (here for a girl; slug distinguished; said 'SAH-nee').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim, South Asian, and Native American families. Rare, radiant at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Sani is variously 'radiant; brilliant' (Arabic) and 'the old one; from long ago' (Navajo) — used for both sexes, crisp and classic (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SAH-nee').
Overall data confidence 28%
References — Sani — Arabic/Navajo; unisex; routes layered

Variations

SaaniSanieSanni

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sani mean?

Sani is variously 'radiant; brilliant' (Arabic) and 'the old one' (Navajo); used for both sexes; here for a girl. The routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sani?

It's said SAH-nee /ˈsɑ.ni/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sani a boy or girl name?

Sani is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sani?

Sani is a very rare name in the U.S.

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