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Sanjuana

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How to Pronounce Sanjuana

Pronounced san-HWAH-nah /sɑnˈhwɑː.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Sanjuana is a Spanish devotional name honoring Saint John/Joan, from San Juan(a), often given in Marian and saintly tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: A devout Spanish name: Sanjuana honors a saint, 'Saint Joan' (said 'san-HWAH-nah'). Reverent and vintage.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningSanjuana is a Spanish devotional name honoring Saint John/Joan, from San Juan(a), often given in Marian and saintly tradition.
U.S. rank (2014)#18752 ↘ Falling
2014 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1950
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,283

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 195019112014

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

Sanjuana is a Spanish devotional name, from San Juana ('Saint Joan/Jane'). It saw its steadiest use near 1950 in Hispanic families before easing off (said 'san-HWAH-nah').

It became less common in later decades. Faithful, warm, and heritage-rich.

Did you know? Sanjuana was most common around 1950, especially among Mexican American families.
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Sanjuana — Spanish devotional; San Juana 'Saint Joan/Jane'

Variations

SanjuanitaJuanaSanjuana

Nicknames

JuanaJuani

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sanjuana mean?

Sanjuana is a Spanish devotional name, from San Juana, 'Saint Joan/Jane.'

How do you pronounce Sanjuana?

It's said san-HWAH-nah /sɑnˈhwɑː.nɑ/ — the stress lands on the part shown in capitals.

Is Sanjuana a Spanish name?

Yes — it's a Spanish saintly devotional name.

How popular is Sanjuana?

Sanjuana saw its steadiest use around nineteen-fifty and has been uncommon since.

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