Sara

At a Glance: Name: Sara – Meaning: princess; noblewoman – Origin: Hebrew (variant spelling of Sarah) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: SAIR-ah

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Sara is a Hebrew name, a variant spelling of Sarah, and carries the meaning "princess" or "noblewoman." It's pronounced SAIR-ah, and in the SSA's naming data it's considered a classic. If you're drawn to a short, familiar name with that long a history in American records, Sara fits the bill.

Meaning & Origin of Sara

Meaning: Princess; noblewoman.

Origin: Hebrew (variant spelling of Sarah).

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sara

Phonetic: SAIR-ah   IPA: /ˈsɛrə/

Popularity of Sara

Sara peaked at #26 in 1981, when 11,358 babies were given the name, and has since settled to #188 in 2024 with 1,605 babies — still in use, just far off its early-80s high.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sara mean?

Princess; noblewoman. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sara)

How do you pronounce Sara?

Sara is pronounced SAIR-ah (IPA: /ˈsɛrə/).

Is Sara a popular name right now?

Sara peaked at #26 in 1981 and is ranked #188 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)

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