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Sara vs Sallie

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

Sara Rank #187
Sallie Rank #29,166

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #29166 for Sallie.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Sallie more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Sallie at #29166 in the United States.

What do Sara and Sallie mean?

Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Sara and Sallie boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Sallie is primarily a boy name.

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