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Santiago

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Pronounced sahn-tee-AH-goh /ˌsɑːn.tiˈɑː.goʊ/Medium

Meaning: From the Spanish Santiago, 'Saint James' (Santo + Yago/Iago) — the patron saint of Spain, honored at Santiago de Compostela, and the name of a great city. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly.Low

In 30 seconds: A grand Spanish name: Santiago means 'Saint James' (said 'sahn-tee-AH-goh'). Overwhelmingly a boy's name — we flag the lean.
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Origin MediumSpanish
MeaningFrom the Spanish Santiago, 'Saint James' (Santo + Yago/Iago) — the patron saint of Spain, honored at Santiago de Compostela, and the name of a great city. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly.
U.S. rank (2023)#13223 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births7 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 131

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201919252023

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

Santiago is the Spanish 'Saint James' (Santo + Yago), patron saint of Spain, honored at Santiago de Compostela and a major city name. It is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly — very rare for girls (said 'sahn-tee-AH-goh').

For girls it appears very rarely, against overwhelming male use. Rare, grand, and storied.

Did you know? Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' — the patron of Spain and the goal of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela; it is overwhelmingly a boy's name, which we flag clearly (said 'sahn-tee-AH-goh').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Santiago — Spanish 'Saint James'; patron of Spain; overwhelmingly male

Variations

SantiagaSantiIago

Nicknames

SantiTiago

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Santiago mean?

Santiago is Spanish for 'Saint James' — the patron saint of Spain, honored at Santiago de Compostela.

How do you pronounce Santiago?

It's said sahn-tee-AH-goh /ˌsɑːn.tiˈɑː.goʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Santiago a boy or girl name?

Santiago is used here for a girl, but it is overwhelmingly a boy's name — we flag the lean.

How popular is Santiago?

Santiago is very rare for girls in the U.S.

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