Sahara
Sahara is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Desert or wilderness.
Origin and history
Sahara is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word for desert. It gained popularity as a given name in the late 20th century, inspired by the vast North African desert. In the United States, it is recognized as an evocative and nature-inspired geographical name.
Popularity in the United States
4,729 babies in the United States have been named Sahara since 1880. It ranks #2545 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1368.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.9 %)
- NY (13.5 %)
- TX (12.2 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- PA (6.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 5 |
| 1970-1980 | 93 |
| 1980-1990 | 238 |
| 1990-2000 | 744 |
| 2000-2010 | 1,546 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,347 |
| 2020-2029 | 756 |
Famous people named Sahara
- Sahara Davenport: Drag Queen, Television Personality
Fun facts
- The name originates directly from 'ṣaḥrāʾ', the Arabic word meaning desert or wilderness.
- Its usage grew alongside the general popularity of geographical names in the late 20th century.