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Sara vs Sarah

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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Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sara Rank #187
Sarah Rank #95

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #187 for Sara.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sara or Sarah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Sara at #187 in the United States.

What do Sara and Sarah mean?

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

Are Sara and Sarah boy or girl names?

Sara is primarily a girl name. Sarah is primarily a girl name.

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