Sahara
sa-hara,
saha-ra
US Popularity:2966
Origin:Arabic
Meaning:Desert
A name that evokes the magnificence of the wilderness, Sahara is a feminine name derived from the Arabic word ṣaḥrā, meaning “desert.” This beautiful name brings the beauty and tranquility of the Sahara Desert to mind, with its shifting sands creating a landscape full of mystery and splendor. Also a form of Sarah—meaning “princess”—Sahara is mellifluous and rolls off the tongue, carrying with it a sense of regality not only derived from its majestic dunes. Reminiscent of the golden ridges of the desert, Sahara is a name to remember.
Sahara Name Popularity Data
The Bump Ranking
Overall:Sahara is currently #2301 on The Bump
Girl:Sahara is currently #1010 on The Bump Girl Names
U.S. Births
Overall:Sahara is currently #2966 in U.S. births
Girl:Sahara is currently #1103 in U.S. births
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
2022
#2966
in 2022
- 39
from 2021
Sources
100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lanksy, pg. 269
Britannica, Sahara: desert, Africa, March 2024
Collins Dictionary, Definition of 'Sahara'
Merriam-Webster, Sahara
Online Etymology Dictionary, Sahara, November 2021
Behind the Name, Sarah, April 2022
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