Sahara

Pronunciation: [ s-uhh-EHR-uh ]

Boy Name #32,004 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Sahara is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced s-uhh-EHR-uh.

Parents who love the name Sahara often also consider Sarah, Sallie, Sadie .

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #32,004
Total SSA Count: 5

Nicknames

Sah Say Sahie Sahaie

Also a Girl Name

Sahara is also used as a girl name, ranked #1639.

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Sarah Sallie Sadie Sara Sally Samantha Savannah Salome

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sahara

Is Sahara a boy or girl name?

Sahara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #32004. As a girl name, it is ranked #1639. Sahara is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Sahara?

Sahara is pronounced s-uhh-EHR-uh.

How popular is the name Sahara?

Sahara is currently ranked #32004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Sahara?

Common nicknames for Sahara include Sah, Say, Sahie, and Sahaie.

Is Sahara a common or rare name?

Sahara is an uncommon name, ranked #32004 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Sahara

Sahara is a boy name .

Is Sahara a boy or girl name? Sahara is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #32,004 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,639. Sahara is more commonly used as a girl name.

Sahara is currently ranked #32,004 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Sahara include Sah, Say, Sahie, and Sahaie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.