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Sara vs Naomi

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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Naomi

Girl #44 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"beautiful, lovely"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English Jewish Japanese African American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#44
Total SSA Count
4,605
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Naomi Rank #44

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 vs #187 for Sara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Naomi more popular?

Naomi is more popular, ranked #44 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do Sara and Naomi mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Naomi means "beautiful, lovely" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sara and Naomi boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Naomi is primarily a girl name.

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