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Sahr

♂ Boy

Pronounced SAHR /ˈsɑːr/Medium

Meaning: A Kono and Mende name (Sierra Leone) traditionally given to a first-born son. A one-syllable, culturally specific name.Low

In 30 seconds: A one-beat West African name: Sahr is a Kono/Mende name for a first-born son (said 'SAHR'). Culturally specific and warm.
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Origin LowMende, Kono
MeaningA Kono and Mende name (Sierra Leone) traditionally given to a first-born son. A one-syllable, culturally specific name.
U.S. rank (2020)#10404 ↗ Rising
2020 U.S. births7 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2020
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202019962020

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

Sahr is a Kono/Mende name (Sierra Leone) traditionally given to a first-born son. Culturally specific and warm, which we note respectfully, it is one syllable and uncommon in the U.S. (said 'SAHR').

It appears only very rarely for boys in the U.S., mostly in Sierra Leonean families. Rare, brief, and culturally specific.

Did you know? Sahr is a Kono and Mende name from Sierra Leone, traditionally given to a first-born son — a short, culturally specific name (said 'SAHR').
Overall data confidence 45%
References — Sahr — Kono/Mende (Sierra Leone) name for a first-born son

Variations

SarSahnSaar

Nicknames

SahSa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sahr mean?

Sahr is a Kono and Mende name (Sierra Leone) traditionally given to a first-born son.

How do you pronounce Sahr?

It's said SAHR /ˈsɑːr/ — one syllable.

Is Sahr a boy or girl name?

Sahr is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Sahr?

Sahr is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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