Saba
Meaningeast wind · Arabic
Saba is an Arabic girl name meaning “east wind”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
Did you know?
- GenerationSaba peaked in 1986, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Saba you'd meet today is about 39 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sabas too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Saba would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 59,524 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySaba first shows up in US birth records in 1970, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 55 years since.
- Boy or girlSaba truly works for either: 82% of the 33 babies named Saba in 2025 were girls, the rest boys.
US births per million girls, 1970–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Saba
Saba is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “east wind”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It hit its peak in the 1980s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
Other spellings of Saba
More Arabic girl names
- Girl name: Eleanor · possibly light
- Girl name: Layla · night
- Girl name: Lyla · night
- Girl name: Aaliyah · exalted
- Girl name: Amira · princess
- Girl name: Lilly · lily flower
- Girl name: Leila · night
- Girl name: Aliyah · ascent
Questions about the name Saba
What does the name Saba mean?
Saba means “east wind” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Easton (“east town”), Essex (“land of the East Saxons”), Prachi (“east”) and Wabun (“east, dawn”).
What is the origin of the name Saba?
Saba is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Saba a boy or girl name?
Saba is a girl name, though a few boys are given it too each year. In 2025, 27 US girls were named Saba.
How popular is the name Saba?
Saba ranked #4,878 for US girls in 2025, given to 27 babies. Its best year was 1986, when it reached #2,384. Over the last five years it has climbed 436 places.
What names are similar to Saba?
If you like Saba, you might also like Sabah, Easton, Essex, Prachi and Wabun. Sabah is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Saba?
Saba is an Arabic girl name meaning “east wind”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds soft and friendly, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.