Raisa vs Saba

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Raisa

Girl #4,835 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"rose"

Origin: Yiddish/Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Arabic Russian Jewish Eastern European

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,835
Total SSA Count
28
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raya, Rai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Raisa Rank #4,835
Saba Rank #4,724

Saba is more popular, ranked #4724 vs #4835 for Raisa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Raisa ___

  • Raisa Sophia
  • Raisa Elena
  • Raisa Miriam
  • Raisa Nadia
  • Raisa Vera
  • Raisa Lena

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 Raisa

Masha Nadia Vera Alexei Miriam

If you choose Saba

Layla Zara Nadia Omar Amir

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Raisa or Saba more popular?

Saba is more popular, ranked #4724 compared to Raisa at #4835 in the United States.

What do Raisa and Saba mean?

Raisa means "rose" (Yiddish/Hebrew origin). Saba means "morning, east wind" (Arabic origin).

Are Raisa and Saba boy or girl names?

Raisa is primarily a girl name. Saba is primarily a girl name.

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