Santina
Meaninglittle saint · Italian
- US rank
- #4,758
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #835 in 1919
28 babies were named Santina in the US in 2025. It has climbed 1,567 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1900–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
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A few things about Santina you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 57,471 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Santina, 28 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Santina would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySantina first shows up in US birth records in 1900, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 125 years since.
- Best yearIt was far more popular in 1919, when it ranked #835. Today it's #4,758, so it could be due a comeback.
- TrendSantina has climbed 1,567 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #4,758. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
- MeaningIn Italian, Santina means “little saint”. Our records link it to Italian and Spanish roots.
About the name Santina
Santina is a girl name of Italian and Spanish origin meaning “little saint”. It has 7 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ina”. US birth records list Santina for girls from 1900 to 2025, in 123 of those 126 years. Its best year was 1919, when it ranked #835 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #4,758, with 28 babies.
Origin:Italian namesSpanish names
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1900s | 18 | 54,466 girls |
| 1910s | 48 | 20,786 girls |
| 1920s | 45 | 22,217 girls |
| 1930s | 24 | 41,237 girls |
| 1940s | 9.1 | 109,769 girls |
| 1950s | 6.0 | 166,389 girls |
| 1960s | 11 | 93,809 girls |
| 1970s | 18 | 54,765 girls |
| 1980s | 19 | 53,619 girls |
| 1990s | 17 | 58,754 girls |
| 2000s | 12 | 81,433 girls |
| 2010s | 8.6 | 116,686 girls |
| 2020s | 13 | 79,787 girls |
More Italian girl names
- Girl name: Isabella · God is my oath
- Girl name: Aurora · dawn
- Girl name: Camila · temple attendant
- Girl name: Luna · moon
- Girl name: Gianna · God is gracious
- Girl name: Valentina · strong, healthy
- Girl name: Emilia · rival, striving
- Girl name: Stella · star
Questions about the name Santina
What does the name Santina mean?
Santina means “little saint” in Italian.
What is the origin of the name Santina?
Santina has Italian, Spanish roots in our records. Other Italian names include Isabella, Aurora, Camila.
Is Santina a boy or girl name?
Santina is a girl name.
How popular is the name Santina?
Santina ranked #4,758 for US girls in 2025, given to 28 babies. Its best year was 1919 (#835).