Arsema vs Saba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Arsema

Girl #4,898 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"holy martyr; blessed saint"

Origin: Ge'ez/Ethiopic

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean Coptic Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,898
Total SSA Count
27
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Arsi, Sema

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Saba

Girl #4,724 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"morning, east wind"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Persian Turkish Ethiopian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,724
Total SSA Count
29
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sab

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Popularity Comparison

Arsema Rank #4,898
Saba Rank #4,724

Saba is more popular, ranked #4724 vs #4898 for Arsema.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Arsema ___

  • Arsema Mekdes
  • Arsema Miriam
  • Arsema Selam
  • Arsema Tigist
  • Arsema Bezawit
  • Arsema Hiwot

Saba ___

  • Saba Rose
  • Saba Marie
  • Saba Grace
  • Saba Lynn
  • Saba Ann
  • Saba Elena

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Arsema

Mekdes Tsion Biruk Yonas Dawit

If you choose Saba

Layla Zara Nadia Omar Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Arsema or Saba more popular?

Saba is more popular, ranked #4724 compared to Arsema at #4898 in the United States.

What do Arsema and Saba mean?

Arsema means "holy martyr; blessed saint" (Ge'ez/Ethiopic origin). Saba means "morning, east wind" (Arabic origin).

Are Arsema and Saba boy or girl names?

Arsema is primarily a girl name. Saba is primarily a girl name.

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