Fatima 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

Fatima Rank #316
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #316 for Fatima.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

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 Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Fatima or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Fatima at #316 in the United States.

What do Fatima and Sara mean?

Fatima means "Abstainer from evil". Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Fatima and Sara boy or girl names?

Fatima is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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