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Saba

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAH-buh /ˈsɑː.bə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic/Persian Saba, 'morning breeze; gentle east wind'; the name also recalls Saba, the ancient kingdom of Sheba. Usually a girl's name in Arabic and Persian; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle name: Saba means 'morning breeze,' and recalls the kingdom of Sheba (said 'SAH-buh'). Usually a girl's name — we flag the cross-sex lean honestly.
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Origin MediumArabic, Persian
MeaningFrom the Arabic/Persian Saba, 'morning breeze; gentle east wind'; the name also recalls Saba, the ancient kingdom of Sheba. Usually a girl's name in Arabic and Persian; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.
U.S. rank (2022)#12048 ↘ Falling
2022 U.S. births6 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1997
Total births (all-time)≈ 88

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919872022

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Saba comes from the Arabic/Persian for 'morning breeze,' and evokes the kingdom of Sheba (Saba). It is usually a girl's name in Arabic and Persian; used here for a boy, it runs against the usual grain, which we flag honestly — rare in the U.S. (said 'SAH-buh').

For boys it appears only extremely rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and cross-sex here.

Did you know? Saba is Arabic/Persian for 'morning breeze' and also recalls Saba, the ancient kingdom of Sheba — usually a girl's name in those languages; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly (said 'SAH-buh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Saba — Arabic/Persian Saba, 'morning breeze'; kingdom of Sheba (Saba)

Variations

SabahSaabaSabaa

Nicknames

SabBa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Saba mean?

Saba is Arabic/Persian for 'morning breeze'; it also recalls Saba, the kingdom of Sheba.

How do you pronounce Saba?

It's said SAH-buh /ˈsɑː.bə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Saba a boy or girl name?

Saba is usually a girl's name in Arabic and Persian; used here for a boy, which we flag honestly.

How popular is Saba?

Saba is an extremely rare name for boys in the U.S.

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