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Sapna

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Pronounced SUP-nah /ˈsʌp.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hindi/Sanskrit sapna (from svapna), 'dream' — a soft, evocative name common across India.Low

In 30 seconds: A dreamy Indian name: Sapna means 'dream' (said 'SUP-nah'). Soft and evocative.
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Origin MediumSanskrit, Indian
MeaningFrom the Hindi/Sanskrit sapna (from svapna), 'dream' — a soft, evocative name common across India.
U.S. rank (2023)#17189 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1985
Total births (all-time)≈ 551

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198519702023

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

Sapna comes from the Hindi/Sanskrit for 'dream.' Common in India, it reads gentle and poetic — rare in the U.S. (said 'SUP-nah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Indian families. Rare, dreamy, and gentle.

Did you know? Sapna is Hindi and Sanskrit for 'dream' (from svapna) — a soft, evocative name carried widely across India (said 'SUP-nah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sapna — Hindi/Sanskrit sapna 'dream'

Variations

SwapnaSapnaaSapana

Nicknames

SapiNana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sapna mean?

Sapna is Hindi and Sanskrit for 'dream' (from svapna).

How do you pronounce Sapna?

It's said SUP-nah /ˈsʌp.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sapna a boy or girl name?

Sapna is a girl's name.

How popular is Sapna?

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

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