girl name
Sara
Gender
Girl
Popularity
#198 · U.S. girls (2025)
Popularity of Sara in the US, 1880–2025
Sara first appears in US records in 1880. It peaked in 1981, when 11,359 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 1,568.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Frequently asked questions
Is Sara a boy or a girl name?
Sara is most commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Sara?
In 2025, Sara ranked #198 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Sara most popular?
Sara was most popular in 1981, when about 11,359 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.