Saint or holy
Derived from the Latin word 'sanctus', meaning holy or saintly. While primarily recognized in English-speaking cultures as part of the name Santa Claus, it has a long history as a feminine given name in Italian and Spanish-speaking cultures, often given in honor of various saints.
Less common today
Santa isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #3,956 in 1996.
Ukrainian singer and former member of the group Nu Virgos
British author of romance novels
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
