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Maggie vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#187
Total SSA Count
1,605
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Maggie Rank #299
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #299 for Maggie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Maggie or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Maggie at #299 in the United States.

What do Maggie and Sara mean?

Maggie means "pearl" (Greek via Latin origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Maggie and Sara boy or girl names?

Maggie is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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