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Sahar

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningdawn, daybreak · Arabic

Sahar is an Arabic girl name meaning “dawn, daybreak”. 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 crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.

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  • AnagramShuffle the letters of Sahar and you get Sarah. Same letters, different name.
  • GenerationSahar peaked in 1996, which makes it a Millennial name. The typical Sahar you'd meet today is about 29 years old.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sahar would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 37,313 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySahar first shows up in US birth records in 1971, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 54 years since.
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hello, little Sahar

US births per million girls, 1971–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sahar

Sahar is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “dawn, daybreak”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 1990s, so it feels familiar without being trendy. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Sahar

What does the name Sahar mean?

Sahar means “dawn, daybreak” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Dawn (“daybreak”) and Anpao (“daybreak”).

What is the origin of the name Sahar?

Sahar is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Sahar a boy or girl name?

Sahar is a girl name. In 2025, 43 US girls were named Sahar.

How popular is the name Sahar?

Sahar ranked #3,517 for US girls in 2025, given to 43 babies. Its best year was 1996, when it reached #1,780. Over the last five years it has slipped 67 places.

What names are similar to Sahar?

If you like Sahar, you might also like Dawn and Anpao.

What should I know before naming my baby Sahar?

Sahar is an Arabic girl name meaning “dawn, daybreak”. 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 crisp and confident, 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.