Flora vs Sara

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Flora

Girl #647 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"flower"

Origin: Latin (flos, floris)

Cultural Roots

English Scottish Italian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#647
Total SSA Count
452
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Flo, Florie

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
Nicknames
Sadie, Sar

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Flora Rank #647
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #647 for Flora.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Flora ___

  • Flora Rose
  • Flora Jane
  • Flora Mae
  • Flora Grace
  • Flora June
  • Flora Claire

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 Flora

Iris Felix Violet Hugo Hazel

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Flora or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Flora at #647 in the United States.

What do Flora and Sara mean?

Flora means "flower" (Latin (flos, floris) origin). Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Flora and Sara boy or girl names?

Flora is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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