Holy or sacred
Santoria is a modern elaboration likely derived from the Latin root 'sanctus', meaning holy or saintly. It follows the rhythmic pattern of names like Victoria or Honoria, blending a traditional spiritual foundation with a contemporary, invented structure.
Less common today
Santoria isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #8,966 in 1990.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
