Sabah
Every Sabah since 1968 — 529 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabah
Sabah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #12,938 in 2025 with 7 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1968, 529 American babies have been named Sabah. Its peak came in 1996, when 22 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1990s.
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 Sabah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 7 | #12,938 |
| 2024 | 6 | #14,952 |
| 2023 | 8 | #12,005 |
| 2022 | 6 | #14,990 |
| 2021 | 7 | #13,234 |
| 2020 | 9 | #10,939 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,334 |
| 2018 | 11 | #9,702 |
| 2017 | 9 | #11,457 |
| 2016 | 13 | #8,787 |
| 2015 | 9 | #11,672 |
| 2014 | 7 | #14,294 |
| 2013 | 12 | #9,508 |
| 2012 | 10 | #11,105 |
| 2011 | 10 | #11,035 |
| 2010 | 13 | #9,133 |
| 2009 | 11 | #10,536 |
| 2008 | 7 | #15,092 |
| 2007 | 10 | #11,469 |
| 2006 | 11 | #10,467 |
| 2005 | 11 | #9,991 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,327 |
| 2003 | 9 | #11,158 |
| 2002 | 14 | #7,746 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,953 |
| 2000 | 18 | #6,161 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,419 |
| 1990 | 15 | #6,071 |
| 1985 | 8 | #8,136 |
| 1980 | 9 | #7,257 |
| 1975 | 6 | #8,782 |
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Famous people named Sabah
- Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah Politician · b. 1929
- Sabah Singer · 1927–2014
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sabah in 2025?
Sabah ranked #12,938 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 7 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabah?
529 babies have been named Sabah in the United States since 1968, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabah most popular?
Sabah peaked in 1996, when 22 newborns received the name.
Is Sabah a boy or girl name?
Sabah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabah rising or falling?
Sabah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Sabah?
Well-known people named Sabah include Sabah Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah (politician), Sabah (singer).