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Susana

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Pronounced soo-ZAH-nah /suːˈzɑː.nə/High

Meaning: lily, roseHigh

In 30 seconds: Susana is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Susan meaning lily. A romantic three-syllable name with biblical heritage carried by a heroic woman of the Apocrypha.
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Origin HighHebrew, Spanish
Meaninglily, rose
U.S. rank (2025)#2254 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births82 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1993
Total births (all-time)≈ 20,995

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199318812025

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

Susana is the Spanish/Portuguese form of Susanna, from the Hebrew Shoshana meaning lily. It appears in the Gospel of Luke as one of the women who followed Jesus.

Susana is widely used in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and among Latino communities in the US.

Did you know? The story of Susanna in the Apocrypha features a woman who bravely resists false accusations, solved by the young Daniel — making Susana a name of extraordinary moral courage.
Overall data confidence 90%
Hanks & Hodges, Dictionary of First Names — reference for SusanaBehind the Name: Susanna — name etymology reference

Variations

SusannaSusanSuzanneSusannah

Nicknames

SusiAnaSusy

Famous Bearers

  • ★Susana Martinez (1959–present)
    American politician who served as the 31st governor of New Mexico (2011–2019), the state's first female governor.

If you like Susana…

Susanna— Latin/English form of same name
Suzanne— French form of same name
Adriana— Spanish feminine name with -ana ending of similar flow
Shoshana— another Hebrew name
Savanna— shares Susana's Spanish roots

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Frequently Asked

What does Susana mean?

Susana means lily, from the Hebrew Shoshana. The lily was a symbol of purity in the ancient Near East.

How do you pronounce Susana?

Susana is pronounced soo-ZAH-nah (/suːˈzɑː.nə/), with three syllables.

Is Susana a girl's name?

Yes, Susana is an exclusively feminine name.

How popular is the name Susana?

Susana is very popular in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking countries and common in US Latino communities.

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