Sara

Meaning of Sara

Sara means "princess" or "noblewoman."

Sara has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sara

Sara has held fairly steady, sitting around #198 in 2025 after peaking at #57 in 2000.

Notable people named Sara

• Sara Bareilles
  Singer, songwriter, and actress
• Sara Jessica Parker
  Actress, "Sex and the City"
• Sara Ali Khan
  Indian actress
• Sara Blakely
  SPANX founder and businesswoman
• Sara Errani
  Italian professional tennis player

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Questions about the name Sara

What does the name Sara mean?

Sara means sara means "princess" or "noblewoman.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Sara a boy's or a girl's name?

Sara is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sara?

In 2025, Sara ranked #198 for girls, down from #188 the year before.

When was Sara most popular?

Sara peaked at #57 in 2000.