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Marah vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Marah

Girl #3,901 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"bitter, sorrow, grief"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Christian Jewish American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,901
Total SSA Count
38
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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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

Marah Rank #3,901
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #3901 for Marah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Marah or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Marah at #3901 in the United States.

What do Marah and Sara mean?

Marah means "bitter, sorrow, grief" (Hebrew origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Marah and Sara boy or girl names?

Marah is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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