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Sarah vs Sara

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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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

Sarah Rank #95
Sara Rank #187

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Sara more popular?

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

What do Sarah and Sara mean?

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

Are Sarah and Sara boy or girl names?

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

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