Sabra Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sabra originates from Hebrew and means 'prickly pear', symbolizing resilience and sweetness. It evolved from the Hebrew 'tsabar' and gained popularity in the mid-20th century, especially among Jewish communities, embodying a sense of cultural identity. The name is associated with positive traits and has notable figures linked to it.
The name Sabra is most popular in Oklahoma, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the South region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sabra has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sabra' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 1947th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 1341st out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 1275th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 1651st out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 1917th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4159th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 10287th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sabra' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sabra"
Pronunciation
/ˈseɪbrə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Sabra is derived from the Hebrew word 'tsabar', which refers to a cactus fruit known as the prickly pear. In Jewish culture, it symbolizes someone who is tough on the outside but sweet and gentle on the inside.
Meaning
prickly pear
Language Evolution
Tsabar (Hebrew), Sabra (modern usage)
Historical Usage
The name became popular in the mid-20th century, particularly among Jewish communities, as it became associated with the Israeli identity and the notion of resilience.
Variants & Derivatives
Sabra (common form), Sabrine (variant)
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Sabra is viewed positively, often associated with strength, resilience, and cultural identity, particularly in Israeli contexts.
Famous People
Sabra Johnson (American dancer and choreographer), Sabra Hummus (brand known for its chickpea dip)
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sabra"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sabra"
"Sabra" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 1947th of 9107 | 333 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 1341st of 9204 | 599 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 1275th of 12526 | 1,253 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 1651st of 19264 | 938 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 1917th of 27321 | 1,064 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4159th of 35406 | 531 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 10287th of 30306 | 113 |
Regional Popularity of "Sabra" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sabra" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- |
100.00% 1556th/1556 |
64.13% 1509th/2353 |
100.00% 1547th/1547 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
68.25% 1520th/2227 |
78.19% 1900th/2430 |
38.35% 1094th/2853 |
48.00% 1332nd/2775 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
72.18% 2120th/2937 |
83.15% 2896th/3483 |
43.75% 1539th/3518 |
45.40% 1836th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
66.32% 2444th/3685 |
100.00% 4475th/4475 |
32.71% 1699th/5194 |
43.34% 2738th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
60.69% 4438th/7313 |
- |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
- |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sabra"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sabra" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.