Sahara
- Pronunciation
- [Sa-ha-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Not recorded
- Origin
- Arabic
Sahara is a name traditionally given to a girl of Arabic origin. Our sources do not preserve a single agreed-upon literal translation for this particular name, so we list its meaning as unrecorded rather than guess at one. Browse more Arabic baby names or search the full library by meaning.
Sahara Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 4,629 baby girls have been named Sahara. The name peaked in 2006 with 248 US births that year (rank #1035). In 2024, ranked #1640 nationally — 605 places below its 2006 peak.
Top States for Sahara
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sahara births are: California (638), New York (348), Texas (315).
Other Arabic-Origin Names Like Sahara
If you like Sahara's Arabic origin, consider these related names: Aaleyah, Aaliyah, Aban, Abbas, Abbud. Browse all Arabic names →
6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sahara's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Sahara
Variant Forms
| Name | Meaning | Gender | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zahara | Swahili And Muslim Name Meaning "Flower." | Female | African |
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Compare Sahara to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sahara against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).
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