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Sara

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Pronounced SAH-ruh /ˈsɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman', the biblical wife of Abraham. Sara is the standard spelling across much of Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; boys' use is very unusual, and we note the lean clearly.Medium

In 30 seconds: A biblical classic meaning 'princess' (said 'SAH-ruh'). Note clearly: Sara is overwhelmingly a girl's name.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman', the biblical wife of Abraham. Sara is the standard spelling across much of Europe, the Middle East and Latin America. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; boys' use is very unusual, and we note the lean clearly.
U.S. rank (2024)#13839 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1989
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,248

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 198919082024

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

Sara is the widespread spelling of Hebrew Sarah, 'princess; noblewoman'. In Genesis she is Abraham's wife and the mother of Isaac, renamed from Sarai to Sarah. The name is honored in Judaism, Christianity and Islam alike, and its Sara spelling is standard in Italy, Spain, Scandinavia and much of the Arabic-speaking world. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name; use for boys is very unusual, which we note clearly (said 'SAH-ruh').

For boys it is exceptionally rare in the U.S., against heavy and long-standing girls' use. Very rare for boys, classic, and biblical.

Did you know? In Genesis, Sarai is renamed Sarah — 'princess' — as a sign of the covenant. The spelling Sara is standard in Italian, Spanish, Arabic and Scandinavian use. It is overwhelmingly a girl's name, which we note clearly.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sara — Hebrew Sarah, 'princess'; standard spelling in many languages; girl-dominant

Variations

SarahZaraSarai

Nicknames

SariSasa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sara mean?

Sara means 'princess; noblewoman', from Hebrew Sarah, the wife of Abraham in Genesis.

How do you pronounce Sara?

It's said SAH-ruh /ˈsɑː.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first. Some families say SAIR-uh.

Is Sara a boy or girl name?

Here Sara is listed as a boy's name, but we note the lean clearly: Sara is overwhelmingly a girl's name.

How popular is Sara?

Sara is exceptionally rare for boys in the U.S., and very common for girls.

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