Sara
"Princess — the pared-back form of Sarah, clean and international." · Origin: Hebrew · Syllables: 2
- Current rank: #187
- Births registered (2024): 1,605
- Classroom-clash odds (class of 30): 1%
About the name Sara
Is Sara a popular name?
Sara is a moderately popular name in the United States. In 2024 it ranked #187 according to SSA 2024 birth records, with 1,605 babies registered.
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means "Princess — the pared-back form of Sarah, clean and international.". Its origin is Hebrew.
How likely is another Sara in a classroom of 30?
In a class of 30 children, there is roughly a 1% chance another child shares the name Sara, based on 2024 SSA 2024 birth rates.
Is the name Sara rising or falling in popularity?
Sara is roughly stable in the United States. Births registered: 1,679 in 2022, 1,599 in 2023, 1,605 in 2024.
Data source: SSA 2024
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