Sara
Meaning: Princess, noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #243
Total births: 1,472
History: Sara surged in the 2000s as the simplified spelling of Sarah in Australia. The removal of the 'h' represents the Australian instinct to simplify everything. Sara means Sarah, streamlined for Australian efficiency.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2007) | #94 |
| Babies named Sara in 2007 | 87 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 1,472 |
| Peak year | 1986 (158 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #51 |
| Years in records | 1976–2007 (14 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Sara
What does the name Sara mean?
Sara means “Princess, noblewoman” from Hebrew roots.
What is the origin of the name Sara?
Sara has Hebrew origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess, noblewoman”.
How popular is Sara in Australia?
Sara ranked #94 in Australia in 2007 — given to 87 babies that year.
When was Sara most popular?
Sara peaked in 1986 with 158 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sara a boy or girl name?
Sara is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Saras in registered births are female.
How long has Sara been recorded in Australia?
Sara appears in birth records in Australia across 14 years — from 1976 through 2007.