Girl
Sara
princess
About Sara
Choose Sara for its beautiful simplicity and international recognition. This name transcends borders and languages, making it an excellent choice for families with diverse backgrounds or global aspirations. Sara presents a clean, uncluttered option that requires no explanation yet commands respect. The name's straightforward spelling eliminates confusion, while its soft sounds create an approachable, gentle impression. Sara adapts effortlessly to any context, professional or personal, and pairs well with virtually any middle name or surname. It's a reliable choice that will serve your daughter well throughout her life, never drawing unwanted attention yet always maintaining its quiet dignity and understated beauty.
Popularity of the Name Sara
Rank among the 1,000 most popular baby names, by year.
| United States | United Kingdom | New Zealand | Ireland | Canada | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | #110 | ||||
| 1881 | #117 | ||||
| 1882 | #115 | ||||
| 1883 | #118 | ||||
| 1884 | #127 | ||||
| 1885 | #121 | ||||
| 1886 | #117 | ||||
| 1887 | #129 | ||||
| 1888 | #125 | ||||
| 1889 | #130 | ||||
| 1890 | #137 | ||||
| 1891 | #138 | ||||
| 1892 | #148 | ||||
| 1893 | #143 | ||||
| 1894 | #141 | ||||
| 1895 | #127 | ||||
| 1896 | #143 | ||||
| 1897 | #137 | ||||
| 1898 | #139 | ||||
| 1899 | #146 | ||||
| 1900 | #157 | ||||
| 1901 | #156 | ||||
| 1902 | #154 | ||||
| 1903 | #155 | ||||
| 1904 | #149 | ||||
| 1905 | #137 | ||||
| 1906 | #135 | ||||
| 1907 | #134 | ||||
| 1908 | #127 | ||||
| 1909 | #127 | ||||
| 1910 | #128 | ||||
| 1911 | #123 | ||||
| 1912 | #121 | ||||
| 1913 | #114 | ||||
| 1914 | #108 | ||||
| 1915 | #106 | ||||
| 1916 | #109 | ||||
| 1917 | #107 | ||||
| 1918 | #109 | ||||
| 1919 | #112 | ||||
| 1920 | #111 | ||||
| 1921 | #115 | ||||
| 1922 | #118 | ||||
| 1923 | #123 | ||||
| 1924 | #116 | ||||
| 1925 | #133 | ||||
| 1926 | #131 | ||||
| 1927 | #129 | ||||
| 1928 | #129 | ||||
| 1929 | #133 | ||||
| 1930 | #134 | ||||
| 1931 | #135 | ||||
| 1932 | #130 | ||||
| 1933 | #123 | ||||
| 1934 | #125 | ||||
| 1935 | #128 | ||||
| 1936 | #129 | ||||
| 1937 | #130 | ||||
| 1938 | #124 | ||||
| 1939 | #127 | ||||
| 1940 | #122 | ||||
| 1941 | #124 | ||||
| 1942 | #128 | ||||
| 1943 | #137 | ||||
| 1944 | #136 | ||||
| 1945 | #135 | ||||
| 1946 | #135 | ||||
| 1947 | #138 | ||||
| 1948 | #142 | ||||
| 1949 | #148 | ||||
| 1950 | #147 | ||||
| 1951 | #152 | ||||
| 1952 | #161 | ||||
| 1953 | #158 | ||||
| 1954 | #164 | ||||
| 1955 | #177 | #303 | |||
| 1956 | #178 | #237 | |||
| 1957 | #178 | #220 | |||
| 1958 | #184 | #195 | |||
| 1959 | #180 | #301 | |||
| 1960 | #186 | #264 | |||
| 1961 | #177 | #216 | |||
| 1962 | #163 | #191 | |||
| 1963 | #162 | #203 | |||
| 1964 | #166 | #196 | #179 | ||
| 1965 | #178 | #130 | #174 | ||
| 1966 | #167 | #181 | #169 | ||
| 1967 | #155 | #137 | #164 | ||
| 1968 | #130 | #135 | #175 | ||
| 1969 | #124 | #127 | #190 | ||
| 1970 | #126 | #118 | #179 | ||
| 1971 | #114 | #129 | #164 | ||
| 1972 | #101 | #125 | #197 | ||
| 1973 | #89 | #113 | #178 | ||
| 1974 | #61 | #103 | #177 | ||
| 1975 | #54 | #108 | #188 | ||
| 1976 | #27 | #104 | #166 | ||
| 1977 | #27 | #77 | #204 | ||
| 1978 | #28 | #97 | #188 | ||
| 1979 | #30 | #93 | #173 | ||
| 1980 | #27 | #74 | #149 | ||
| 1981 | #26 | #72 | #141 | ||
| 1982 | #28 | #70 | #119 | ||
| 1983 | #31 | #76 | #114 | ||
| 1984 | #32 | #71 | #102 | ||
| 1985 | #30 | #64 | #107 | ||
| 1986 | #27 | #44 | #100 | ||
| 1987 | #29 | #70 | #83 | ||
| 1988 | #30 | #66 | #98 | ||
| 1989 | #29 | #75 | #115 | ||
| 1990 | #34 | #79 | #98 | ||
| 1991 | #37 | #93 | #110 | #33 | |
| 1992 | #37 | #91 | #114 | #34 | |
| 1993 | #40 | #125 | #118 | #31 | |
| 1994 | #43 | #118 | #142 | #28 | |
| 1995 | #48 | #145 | #137 | #33 | |
| 1996 | #50 | #142 | #135 | #37 | |
| 1997 | #50 | #126 | #115 | #114 | #30 |
| 1998 | #48 | #127 | #153 | #80 | #35 |
| 1999 | #50 | #126 | #158 | #135 | #34 |
| 2000 | #57 | #131 | #134 | #108 | #36 |
| 2001 | #58 | #121 | #127 | #84 | #35 |
| 2002 | #59 | #115 | #166 | #92 | #32 |
| 2003 | #65 | #129 | #214 | #107 | #32 |
| 2004 | #68 | #150 | #170 | #96 | #36 |
| 2005 | #75 | #119 | #202 | #127 | #36 |
| 2006 | #72 | #111 | #185 | #109 | #29 |
| 2007 | #80 | #102 | #189 | #81 | #30 |
| 2008 | #92 | #99 | #271 | #80 | #29 |
| 2009 | #106 | #100 | #165 | #90 | #40 |
| 2010 | #119 | #103 | #277 | #88 | #43 |
| 2011 | #130 | #111 | #195 | #81 | #40 |
| 2012 | #142 | #102 | #222 | #96 | #52 |
| 2013 | #153 | #99 | #329 | #96 | #57 |
| 2014 | #166 | #98 | #312 | #99 | #64 |
| 2015 | #161 | #97 | #359 | #90 | #74 |
| 2016 | #152 | #94 | #349 | #99 | #70 |
| 2017 | #158 | #84 | #138 | #117 | #82 |
| 2018 | #170 | #101 | #325 | #110 | #85 |
| 2019 | #163 | #91 | #263 | #109 | #87 |
| 2020 | #183 | #102 | #380 | #106 | #92 |
| 2021 | #197 | #105 | #178 | #114 | |
| 2022 | #178 | #106 | #382 | #115 | #125 |
| 2023 | #188 | #117 | #322 | #130 | #122 |
| 2024 | #187 | #105 | #455 | #141 | #110 |
| 2025 | #198 | #120 | #275 | #128 | #139 |
Top names by country: United States · United Kingdom · New Zealand · Ireland · Canada
Variations of Name Sara
Names Similar to Sara
Nicknames for Sara
- Sari
- Sary
Famous People Named Sara
| Sara Blakely | American entrepreneur and founder of Spanx |
| Sara Bareilles | American singer-songwriter |
| Sara Ramirez | Mexican-American actress and singer |
| Sara Sampaio | Portuguese supermodel |
| Sara Ahmed | British-Australian scholar and feminist writer |
| Sara Takanashi | Japanese ski jumper and Olympian |
| Sara Gama | Italian soccer player and captain of Juventus |
| Sara Mardini | Syrian Olympic swimmer and refugee activist |
| Sara Gilbert | American actress and TV host |
| Sara McMann | American mixed martial artist and Olympic wrestler |
| Sara Errani | Italian professional tennis player |
| Sara Teasdale | American poet |
| Sara Montiel | Spanish singer and actress |
| Sara Josephine Baker | American physician and public health pioneer |
| Sara Haines | American TV host and journalist |
| Sara Allgood | Irish actress |
| Sara Magdalin | American author and disability rights activist |
| Sara Stewart | Scottish actress |
| Sara Groves | American contemporary Christian singer-songwriter |
| Sara Baartman | South African woman whose story raised ethical issues in the 19th century |
Characters Named Sara
| Sara Crewe | "A Little Princess" by Frances Hodgson Burnett |
| Sara Connor | "Terminator" film series |
| Sara Sidle | "CSI - Crime Scene Investigation" TV series |
| Sara Tancredi | "Prison Break" TV series |
| Sara Hart | "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants" series by Ann Brashares |
| Sara Pezzini | "Witchblade" comic series |
| Sara Harvey | "Pretty Little Liars" TV series |
| Sara Stanley | "Road to Avonlea" TV series |
| Sara Ryder | "Mass Effect - Andromeda" video game |
| Sara Lawson | "Final Destination 2" film |
| Sara Tanaka | "Community" TV series |
| Sara Lance | "The Flash" TV series |
| Sara Thomas | "Serendipity" film |
| Sara Bellum | "The Powerpuff Girls" TV series |