Santana
Santana is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning “Saint Anne”, pronounced san-TAH-nah. It ranked #855 in the United States in 2025, given to 285 babies, and peaked at #544 in 2020. Common nicknames: Santa, Tana, Sant.
How popular is Santana in the United States?
Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA). Based on all Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
What does Santana mean, and where does it come from?
Santana is a contraction of Santa Ana, Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, and it became a common Spanish and Portuguese surname for families under her patronage. In the United States it is a musician's name: Carlos Santana brought Latin rhythm into rock at Woodstock in 1969 and won eight Grammys in one night thirty years later. American records hold it from 1915, and the name entered the top thousand in 2006, used for both sexes and more often for boys.
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Famous People Named Santana
- Carlos Santana — Mexican-American guitarist and bandleader
- Johan Santana — Venezuelan Major League Baseball pitcher and two-time Cy Young winner
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the name Santana mean?
Santana is a boy name of Spanish origin meaning "Saint Anne." Santana is a contraction of Santa Ana, Saint Anne, the mother of the Virgin Mary, and it became a common Spanish and Portuguese surname for families under her patronage. In the United States it is a musician's name: Carlos Santana brought Latin rhythm into rock at Woodstock in 1969 and won eight Grammys in one night thirty years later.
How do you pronounce Santana?
Santana is pronounced san-TAH-nah. Common variations include Santanna, Santa Ana, Santiago.
Is Santana a boy name?
Yes, Santana is traditionally a boy name. Popular nicknames include Santa, Tana, Sant.