Sansa

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Pronounced SAN-sah /ˈsæn.sə/High

Meaning: Best known as Sansa Stark of Game of Thrones; also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm; a wish'; routes layered; we note the pop-culture sourceLow

In 30 seconds: A Game of Thrones name; also Sanskrit 'praise': Sansa. Crisp, modern, and warm.

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Origin LowAmerican, Sanskrit

MeaningBest known as Sansa Stark of Game of Thrones; also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm; a wish'; routes layered; we note the pop-culture source

U.S. rank (2025)#5877 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births21 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 265

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Sansa is best known as Sansa Stark of Game of Thrones; it is also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm; a wish' (routes layered, which we note; we note the pop-culture source). A crisp, modern name (said 'SAN-sah').

In the U.S. it appeared after the series aired. Rare, a-Game-of-Thrones echo, and modern.

Did you know? Sansa is best known as Sansa Stark of Game of Thrones — and is also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm; a wish' — a crisp, modern name (the routes are layered; we note the pop-culture source; said 'SAN-sah').

Overall data confidence 32%

References — Sansa — pop-culture source noted

Variations

SanzaSansaa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sansa mean?

Sansa is best known as Sansa Stark (Game of Thrones); also a Sanskrit word, 'praise; charm'. We note the pop-culture source.

How do you pronounce Sansa?

It's said SAN-sah /ˈsæn.sə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sansa a boy or girl name?

Sansa is a girl's name.

How popular is Sansa?

Sansa is a rare name in the U.S.