Sara is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #110 in 2025 with 427 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2017 with 653 births ranking #82. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 593 girls born was named Sara. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sara is a streamlined form of Sarah and shares the meaning 'princess'. It feels classic, simple, and internationally familiar.
Used across many languages and cultures, Sara often functions as the more pared-back visual form of Sarah. Its broad reach has helped it remain easy and timeless.