Spanish · boy

Santana

A familiar name with a nostalgic, vintage feel.

Rank 2024

#811

Trend

falling

Band

rare

Styles

vintage

Meaning

Saint, from the Spanish for holy

Santana is a rare boy name with Spanish roots. In 2024, 309 newborns in the U.S. were given the name — ranking it #811 nationally, and it has been gently easing in recent years. Its style leans vintage — tags you can match against your partner's picks in the combiner.

vintage

About Spanish names

Spanish names blend Latin bones with centuries of devotion — many of the most beloved, like Dolores, Guadalupe, and Consuelo, began as titles of the Virgin Mary. Vowel-rich endings give them warmth and music, and family custom often honors grandparents or saints. From Mateo to Lucia, they tend to sound expressive and openhearted, and they thrive on both sides of the Atlantic.

Meaning and origin are editorial; U.S. popularity comes from Social Security Administration public files.

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