Sara

Meaning & Origin

Meaning: Princess; Noblewoman

Background: The name Sara originates from the Hebrew name 'Sarah,' which means 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' It is also connected to the Arabic name 'Sara,' retaining the same meaning of 'princess.'

At a glance

Quick stats based on the history of this name.

Lifetime rank
#82
Total births
435,846
Most popular decade
1980s (315,357 births)
10-year trend
↓ Falling (-21 ranks)
Years in Top 100
36
First recorded year
1880

Gender usage

0.3% male 99.7% female

Stats by gender

Male

First year
1908
First year births
5
First year rank
#1,373
Peak year
1989
Peak year births
50
Peak rank
#1,590
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
5
Recent rank
#12,301

Female

First year
1880
First year births
165
First year rank
#110
Peak year
1981
Peak year births
11,358
Peak rank
#26
Most recent year
2024
Recent year births
1,605
Recent rank
#187

Births over time

Number of babies given this name each year.

Rank over time

Popularity rank by year (1 = most popular).

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