Sara
Sara is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Sara is a classic female name derived from Hebrew, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. It is a timeless alternative spelling to Sarah and has been consistently popular in the United States, ranking in the top 100 overall historical names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
436,193 babies in the United States have been named Sara since 1880. It ranks #83 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #189.
States where it is most popular
- CA (9.3 %)
- NY (7.1 %)
- TX (6.5 %)
- PA (6 %)
- OH (4.7 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 2,127 |
| 1890-1900 | 3,119 |
| 1900-1910 | 4,210 |
| 1910-1920 | 15,409 |
| 1920-1930 | 21,101 |
| 1930-1940 | 18,261 |
| 1940-1950 | 20,275 |
| 1950-1960 | 20,491 |
| 1960-1970 | 23,044 |
| 1970-1980 | 56,958 |
| 1980-1990 | 104,682 |
| 1990-2000 | 72,170 |
| 2000-2010 | 44,056 |
| 2010-2019 | 20,732 |
| 2020-2029 | 9,558 |
Famous people named Sara
- Sara Bareilles: singer, songwriter
- Sara Gilbert: actress, television producer
Fun facts
- The name comes from the Hebrew word for princess and was given to Abraham's wife in Genesis.
- While Sarah with an 'h' is slightly more common in the U.S., Sara is preferred in many European languages including Spanish and Italian.