Saba
Gender: Mostly Girl
Meaning: Treeless plain, large grassy area
Origin: Spanish/Taino
Popularity: Ranked #4967 in 2025 with 27 babies born.
History: A variant or related form of Saban, meaning treeless plain, large grassy area.
Similar names: saban, sabar, sabas, sabah, sabian, shabani, sabr, sabra
Name length: 4 letters
How common is Saba? About 1 in 100,864 babies born in 2025 were named Saba, or roughly 0.1 per day in the United States.
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Frequently asked about Saba
What does the name Saba mean?
Saba means “Treeless plain, large grassy area” from Spanish/Taino roots.
What is the origin of the name Saba?
Saba has Spanish/Taino origin. The traditional meaning is “Treeless plain, large grassy area”.
How popular is Saba?
Saba ranked #4878 in 2025 — given to 27 babies that year.
When was Saba most popular?
Saba peaked in 2001 with 51 babies registered that year.
Is Saba a boy or girl name?
Saba is predominantly a girls' name — over 90% of Sabas in registered births are female.
Is the name Saba rising or falling in popularity?
Saba has risen 456 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years — from #5334 in 2020 to #4878 in 2025.
How long has Saba been recorded?
Saba appears in birth records across 55 years — from 1970 through 2025.