Saara
Every Saara since 1973 — 392 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saara
Saara is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,257 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1973, 392 American babies have been named Saara. Its peak came in 2017, when 20 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #8,257 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,951 |
| 2023 | 11 | #9,494 |
| 2022 | 9 | #11,080 |
| 2021 | 11 | #9,436 |
| 2020 | 14 | #7,890 |
| 2019 | 20 | #6,148 |
| 2018 | 16 | #7,359 |
| 2017 | 20 | #6,248 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,540 |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,386 |
| 2014 | 18 | #6,937 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,499 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,104 |
| 2011 | 12 | #9,615 |
| 2010 | 9 | #12,078 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,535 |
| 2008 | 13 | #9,381 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,468 |
| 2006 | 15 | #8,158 |
| 2005 | 7 | #14,204 |
| 2004 | 7 | #13,896 |
| 2003 | 10 | #10,281 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10,919 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,954 |
| 2000 | — | — |
| 1995 | 6 | #13,021 |
| 1990 | 8 | #9,954 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,350 |
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Famous people named Saara
- Saara Kuugongelwa Politician · b. 1967
- Saara Aalto Singer · b. 1987
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saara in 2025?
Saara ranked #8,257 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saara?
392 babies have been named Saara in the United States since 1973, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saara most popular?
Saara peaked in 2017, when 20 newborns received the name.
Is Saara a boy or girl name?
Saara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saara rising or falling?
Saara is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Saara?
Well-known people named Saara include Saara Kuugongelwa (politician), Saara Aalto (singer).