Adelyn vs Sara

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
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Adelyn Rank #315
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #315 for Adelyn.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Adelyn ___

  • Adelyn Grace
  • Adelyn Mae
  • Adelyn Rose
  • Adelyn Claire
  • Adelyn Faith
  • Adelyn Kate

Sara ___

  • Sara Anne
  • Sara Jane
  • Sara Lynn
  • Sara Marie
  • Sara Grace
  • Sara Beth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Adelyn

Evelyn Hadley Emerson Bennett Nolan

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Adelyn or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Adelyn at #315 in the United States.

What do Adelyn and Sara mean?

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

Are Adelyn and Sara boy or girl names?

Adelyn is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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