Nicole 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

Nicole Rank #318
Sara Rank #187

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 vs #318 for Nicole.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Nicole ___

  • Nicole Marie
  • Nicole Anne
  • Nicole Elizabeth
  • Nicole Rose
  • Nicole Grace

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 Nicole

Michelle Danielle Renee Isabelle Andre

If you choose Sara

Emma Elijah Hannah Noah Olivia

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nicole or Sara more popular?

Sara is more popular, ranked #187 compared to Nicole at #318 in the United States.

What do Nicole and Sara mean?

Nicole means "Victorious one". Sara means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin).

Are Nicole and Sara boy or girl names?

Nicole is primarily a girl name. Sara is primarily a girl name.

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