Sabra
Sabra is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Prickly pear cactus; native-born Israeli.
Origin and history
Sabra is a female name of Hebrew origin derived from the word for the prickly pear cactus, which is native to the region. In modern times, the term came to represent native-born Israelis, who are metaphorically described as tough on the outside but sweet on the inside. In the United States, it has been used as a rare given name throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Popularity in the United States
4,960 babies in the United States have been named Sabra since 1880. It ranks #2480 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2063.
States where it is most popular
- TX (34.5 %)
- CA (21.6 %)
- NC (8.8 %)
- OK (6.9 %)
- FL (3.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 49 |
| 1890-1900 | 60 |
| 1900-1910 | 73 |
| 1910-1920 | 136 |
| 1920-1930 | 165 |
| 1930-1940 | 335 |
| 1940-1950 | 417 |
| 1950-1960 | 514 |
| 1960-1970 | 879 |
| 1970-1980 | 555 |
| 1980-1990 | 648 |
| 1990-2000 | 640 |
| 2000-2010 | 299 |
| 2010-2019 | 152 |
| 2020-2029 | 38 |
Famous people named Sabra
- Sabra Field: Artist, Printmaker
- Sabra Williams: Actress, Activist
Fun facts
- The term 'sabra' became a popular metaphor in the mid-20th century for native-born Israelis, comparing them to the prickly pear cactus.
- Sabra is also the alter-ego of Ruth Bat-Seraph, a superhero character appearing in Marvel Comics introduced in 1980.