Sabira
Meaningpatient · Arabic
Sabira is an Arabic girl name meaning “patient”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
Did you know?
- Hidden namesLook closely: Sabira has the name Ira hiding inside it.
- GenerationSabira peaked in 2003, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sabira you'd meet today is about 22 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sabira would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 227,273 baby girls got the name in 2025.
- HistorySabira first shows up in US birth records in 1993, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 32 years since.
US births per million girls, 1993–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sabira
Sabira is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “patient”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
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 Sabira
What does the name Sabira mean?
Sabira means “patient” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Halima (“gentle, patient”) and Halimah (“gentle, patient”).
What is the origin of the name Sabira?
Sabira is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).
Is Sabira a boy or girl name?
Sabira is a girl name. In 2025, 7 US girls were named Sabira.
How popular is the name Sabira?
Sabira ranked #11,932 for US girls in 2025, given to 7 babies. Its best year was 2003, when it reached #9,671.
What names are similar to Sabira?
If you like Sabira, you might also like Halima and Halimah.
What should I know before naming my baby Sabira?
Sabira is an Arabic girl name meaning “patient”. 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 flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.