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Lara vs Sahar

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Lara

Girl #740 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bay laurel (victory)"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Russian Italian Spanish English German

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#740
Total SSA Count
379
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Sahar

Girl #3,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"dawn, the hour before sunrise"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Israeli Pakistani

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,339
Total SSA Count
47
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Lara Rank #740
Sahar Rank #3,339

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 vs #3339 for Sahar.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lara or Sahar more popular?

Lara is more popular, ranked #740 compared to Sahar at #3339 in the United States.

What do Lara and Sahar mean?

Lara means "bay laurel (victory)" (Latin origin). Sahar means "dawn, the hour before sunrise" (Arabic origin).

Are Lara and Sahar boy or girl names?

Lara is primarily a girl name. Sahar is primarily a girl name.

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