"princess, noblewoman"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Sara
Pronunciation: [ s-EHR-uh ]
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"lady, queen"
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The Story of Sara
Sara (and Sarah) derives from the Hebrew 'Sarai' and 'Sarah,' meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' In the Hebrew Bible, God changed Sarai's name to Sarah as part of her covenant — marking her as the mother of nations. Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, making her one of the most revered women in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
Sara/Sarah has been one of the most consistently popular names in the Western world for over a millennium. The single-'h' spelling Sara is more common in continental Europe, while Sarah is the traditional English spelling. Both peaked in the US in the 1980s and have gently declined as newer names rose.
Sarah/Sara is venerated in all three Abrahamic faiths — as the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam (where she is called Sara). The name carries centuries of reverence and feminine strength.
Historical Record
Sara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 350,096 babies have been named Sara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sara is past its peak , currently ranked #187 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Sara is spelled without the 'h' in most European languages while English prefers 'Sarah'
- Sarah was a top-5 girl name in the US for most of the 1980s and 1990s
- The story of Sarah and Abraham spans three of the world's major religions
Sara in Other Languages
Arabic
سارة
Hebrew
שָׂרָה
Italian
Sara
Spanish
Sara
Scandinavian
Sara
Popularity Over Time
#187
Current Rank
Peaked 1981
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Sara
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Sara Bareilles
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1979
American singer-songwriter known for 'Love Song' and Waitress on Broadway
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Sara Blakely
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1971
American entrepreneur and founder of Spanx, the youngest female billionaire in 2012
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Sarah (biblical matriarch)
Religious
Wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Hebrew Bible, revered in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #187
- Total SSA Count
- 1,605
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew English Spanish Italian Persian Scandinavian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
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Common Nicknames
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sara
What does the name Sara mean?
"princess, noblewoman" (from Hebrew). "lady, queen" (from Hebrew). Sara (and Sarah) derives from the Hebrew 'Sarai' and 'Sarah,' meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' In the Hebrew Bible, God changed Sarai's name to Sarah as part of her covenant — marking her as the mother of nations. Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, making her one of the most revered women in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
What is the origin of the name Sara?
Sara has Hebrew, English, Spanish, Italian, Persian, and Scandinavian origins. In Hebrew, it means "princess, noblewoman". In Hebrew, it means "lady, queen".
Is Sara a boy or girl name?
Sara is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #187. As a boy name, it is ranked #26064. Sara is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Sara?
Sara is pronounced s-EHR-uh.
How popular is the name Sara?
Sara is currently ranked #187 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Sara?
Common nicknames for Sara include Sadie and Sar.
What are good middle names for Sara?
Popular middle name pairings include Sara Anne, Sara Jane, Sara Lynn, Sara Marie, Sara Grace, Sara Beth, and Sara Kate.
What are good sibling names for Sara?
Names that pair well with Sara as siblings include Emma, Elijah, Hannah, Noah, Olivia, Michael, and Leah.
How many syllables does Sara have?
Sara has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Sara a common or rare name?
Sara is a popular name, ranked #187 for girls. It is well-known without being overused.
What girl names are similar to Sara?
About the Name Sara
Sara is a girl name with Hebrew, English, Spanish, Italian, Persian, and Scandinavian origins . The name means "princess, noblewoman" in Hebrew .
Is Sara a boy or girl name? Sara is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #187 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #26,064. Sara is more commonly used as a girl name.
Sara is currently ranked #187 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Sara has 2 syllables and is pronounced s-EHR-uh, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Sara include Sadie and Sar. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sara include Sarah, Sarai, Sariyah, Sarahi, Sariah . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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