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Sarah vs Sakura

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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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Sakura

Girl #2,984 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"cherry tree flower"

Origin: Japanese

Cultural Roots

Japanese East Asian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,984
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Sarah Rank #95
Sakura Rank #2,984

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #2984 for Sakura.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Sakura more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Sakura at #2984 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Sakura mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Sakura means "cherry tree flower" (Japanese origin).

Are Sarah and Sakura boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. Sakura is primarily a girl name.

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