Sara

Sara is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 1,605 girls in the United States.

Sara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references
Pronunciation
/web.archive.org/

About the name Sara

Sara belongs to the Biblical & Christian tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sara first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #26 in 1981, and in 2024 1,605 babies received the name — 434,598 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sara in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#26 in 1981
Peak year
1981
Babies named Sara in 2024
1,605
Total since 1880
434,598

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sara mean?

The meaning of Sara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its Hebrew and Biblical origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sara a boy or girl name?

Sara is a girl name. In 2024, 1,605 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sara?

Sara comes from the Biblical & Christian tradition.

How popular is the name Sara?

Sara first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #26 in 1981, and 1,605 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sara?

Sara is pronounced /web.archive.org/ (IPA).

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