Sahara
Meaningdesert · Arabic
- US rank
- #1,962
- Syllables
- 3
- Peak
- #1,033 in 2006
98 babies were named Sahara in the US in 2025. It has dropped 468 places in five years.
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US births per million girls, 1964–2025
Most popular states (2025)
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
Did you know?
A few things about Sahara you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.
- How commonAbout 1 in every 16,393 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sahara, 98 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sahara would very likely be the only one.
- HistorySahara first shows up in US birth records in 1964, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 61 years since.
- Best yearIts best year was 2006, when it reached #1,033.
- TrendSahara has slipped 468 places over the last five years and now sits at #1,962. Good news if you want a familiar name that fewer kids will share.
- Where it's lovedSahara is most popular in North Carolina, where it ranks #834. It's in the top 1,000 in 1 state.
- MeaningIn Arabic, Sahara means “desert”.
About the name Sahara
Sahara is a girl name meaning “desert”. It has 6 letters and 3 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-ara”. US birth records list Sahara for girls from 1964 to 2025, in 57 of those 62 years. Its best year was 2006, when it ranked #1,033 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #1,962, with 98 babies.
| Decade | Babies per million | About 1 in |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 0.4 | 2,307,692 girls |
| 1970s | 6.0 | 166,667 girls |
| 1980s | 14 | 73,368 girls |
| 1990s | 42 | 24,056 girls |
| 2000s | 83 | 12,044 girls |
| 2010s | 77 | 12,987 girls |
| 2020s | 78 | 12,870 girls |
Questions about the name Sahara
What does the name Sahara mean?
Sahara means “desert” in Arabic.
Is Sahara a boy or girl name?
Sahara is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sahara?
Sahara ranked #1,962 for US girls in 2025, given to 98 babies. Its best year was 2006 (#1,033).