Sahana is a Sanskrit name meaning "patience" or "endurance", and it is also the name of a graceful raga in Carnatic music, which gives it a melodic association in South India. It is used in the United States mainly by Indian American families, especially those with Kannada and Tamil roots. Sahana peaked at number 1425 in 2011, has stayed between number 1500 and 2050 since and ranks number 1921 in 2025.