Sara vs Joanna

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sara

Girl #187 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

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Girl #329 Most Popular 3 Syllables

"God is gracious"

Origin: Hebrew via Greek and Latin

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Sara Rank #187

Joanna Rank #329

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #329 for Joanna.

Is Sara or Joanna more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Joanna at #329 in the United States.

What do Sara and Joanna mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Joanna means "God is gracious" (Hebrew via Greek and Latin origin).

Are Sara and Joanna boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Joanna is primarily a girl name.