Sabas
Sabas is a boy's name of Aramaic origin.
Meaning
Old man, elder, or grandfather.
Origin and history
Sabas is a given name derived from the Aramaic word for an old man or grandfather, which entered Greek as Sabbas. It gained historical prominence through early Christian saints, notably Saint Sabas the Sanctified in Palestine. In the United States, it remains a rare and distinctive classical choice.
Popularity in the United States
739 babies in the United States have been named Sabas since 1880. It ranks #3937 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1897.
States where it is most popular
- TX (88.2 %)
- CA (11.8 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 21 |
| 1920-1930 | 57 |
| 1930-1940 | 62 |
| 1940-1950 | 77 |
| 1950-1960 | 54 |
| 1960-1970 | 71 |
| 1970-1980 | 85 |
| 1980-1990 | 64 |
| 1990-2000 | 114 |
| 2000-2010 | 71 |
| 2010-2019 | 33 |
| 2020-2029 | 30 |
Fun facts
- Saint Sabas founded the renowned Mar Saba monastery in the Kidron Valley east of Jerusalem in the late fifth century.
- The name stems from the Aramaic word 'Saba', denoting an elder or respected figure.