Sara Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sara is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sara?
Sara is spelled S-A-R-A. The name has 4 letters.
Sara at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sara is commonly understood to mean “princess” or “noblewoman.”
- Origin
- Sara is a name with roots in Hebrew, where it corresponds to Sarah, a biblical figure. This name appears in various religious and cultural traditions.
- Pronunciation
- SAH-rah · 2 syllables
Sara Popularity in 2025
Rank#198
Recorded Births1,568
- Girls usage fell 11 places to #198 and recorded 44 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sara Mean?
Sara is commonly understood to mean “princess” or “noblewoman.”
Origin: Sara is a name with roots in Hebrew, where it corresponds to Sarah, a biblical figure. This name appears in various religious and cultural traditions.
How Do You Pronounce Sara?
PronunciationSAH-rah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sara?
- History
- Sara has been used historically in Judeo-Christian contexts and has appeared in religious texts and historical records, often associated with the biblical matriarch. Its use has spread across different cultures and languages over time.
Sara Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2007 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 1,568 | #198 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,612 | #187 |
| 2024 | Boys | 5 | #12,349 |
| 2023 | Girls | 1,602 | #188 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,680 | #178 |
| 2021 | Girls | 1,519 | #197 |
| 2021 | Boys | 6 | #10,799 |
| 2020 | Girls | 1,577 | #182 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,746 | #163 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,718 | #169 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,887 | #158 |
| 2016 | Girls | 2,041 | #151 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,982 | #161 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,972 | #165 |
| 2014 | Boys | 7 | #9,642 |
| 2013 | Girls | 2,093 | #153 |
| 2012 | Girls | 2,261 | #142 |
| 2011 | Girls | 2,396 | #130 |
| 2010 | Girls | 2,636 | #119 |
| 2010 | Boys | 5 | #12,231 |
| 2009 | Girls | 3,044 | #106 |
| 2008 | Girls | 3,595 | #92 |
| 2008 | Boys | 7 | #9,871 |
| 2007 | Girls | 4,024 | #80 |
When Was Sara Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1981 · Girls
11,359 recorded births
National rank #26
1982 · Girls
11,344 recorded births
National rank #28
1980 · Girls
11,148 recorded births
National rank #27
1986 · Girls
11,052 recorded births
National rank #27
Where Sara Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NJ | #21 | 190 |
| NY | #54 | 232 |
| IL | #162 | 61 |
| FL | #171 | 101 |
| MD | #176 | 29 |
| GA | #187 | 56 |
| AL | #190 | 23 |
| WA | #196 | 37 |