US Popularity:432
Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:Princess
Sara is a girl's name of Hebrew origin that means "princess." It is a variation of Sarah, the name given to Abraham's wife in the bible. Sara is a popular choice for girls all over the world, from the United States to the Indian subcontinent. With variants including Sera, Sarai, and Zara, this name allows you to be creative. If you want to give your little girl a name fit for royalty, you can't go wrong with the short and sweet Sara.
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Common Nicknames for Sara

Nicknames come in all shapes and sizes. And if you love the name Sara, you’re in luck, because the options are cuter than ever! From the sweet to the sassy, we’ve got you and baby covered.

How Popular Is The Name Sara?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Sara is currently #422 on The Bump
Girl:Sara is currently #301 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Sara is currently #432 in U.S. births
Girl:Sara is currently #189 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#189
in 2023
- 12
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data

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