Sara
Girl name · Persian · pronounced SAH-rah
Verified name
What does Sara mean?
Pure, excellent, princess
Origin and language
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 190 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 110 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sari, Sareh
Variant: Sarah
Related: Zara
Using Sara across cultures
Very popular in Iran as well as globally.
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