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Summary

Sara is a Hebrew name meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman', derived from the biblical figure Sarah. The name has evolved through various forms in Hebrew, Latin, and English. It carries connotations of nobility and grace, with strong biblical relevance. Sara has maintained popularity over centuries and is associated with a positive image in contemporary society.

The name Sara is most popular in South Carolina, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the MidWest region. Recent 3-year trends show this Boy name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been gradually declining. From 2020-2022, Sara has been stalled for male in MidWest, too falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, too falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too falling for female in South, stalled for male in West, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for male in MidWest, falling for female in MidWest, stalled for male in Northeast, falling for female in Northeast, stalled for male in South, too rising for female in South, stalled for male in West, falling for female in West. Across generations, 'Sara' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 3783rd out of 7545 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 2555th out of 6773 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 3861st out of 7552 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 2257th out of 10718 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2113th out of 16616 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 8253rd out of 24088 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 17079th out of 23106 names. Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 123rd out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 134th out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 169th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 69th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 31st out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 66th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 166th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sara' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.