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Starr vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Starr

Girl #2,536 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"star, celestial body"

Origin: Old English steorra

Cultural Roots

American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,536
Total SSA Count
70
Syllables
1
Formality
Casual

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

Starr Rank #2,536
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #2536 for Starr.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Starr or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Starr at #2536 in the United States.

What do Starr and Sara mean?

Starr means "star, celestial body" (Old English steorra origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Starr and Sara boy or girl names?

Starr is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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