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Sultana

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Pronounced sool-TAH-nah /sulˈtɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: The feminine of Sultan — from Arabic, 'a queen; an empress; a sultan's wife; one with authority'Low

In 30 seconds: A queen; an empress: Sultana is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'sool-TAH-nah').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningThe feminine of Sultan — from Arabic, 'a queen; an empress; a sultan's wife; one with authority'

U.S. rank (2024)#7884 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births14 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 275

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

Sultana is the feminine of Sultan — from Arabic, 'a queen; an empress; a sultan's wife; one with authority'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'sool-TAH-nah'; nickname Tana).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-queen at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sultan means 'authority; ruler' in Arabic — Sultana is the feminine, 'a queen; an empress', lyrical and classic (said 'sool-TAH-nah').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Sultana — Arabic etymology

Variations

SultanahSoltana

Nicknames

Tana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sultana mean?

Sultana is the feminine of Sultan — Arabic 'a queen; an empress'.

How do you pronounce Sultana?

It's said sool-TAH-nah /sulˈtɑ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sultana a boy or girl name?

Sultana is a girl's name.

How popular is Sultana?

Sultana is a rare name in the U.S.