Girl nameCurrently #1,640 in the USSteady
Sahara
//səˈhɛɹə//
3 syllablesPeak year: 20076 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sahara's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sahara's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sahara |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1970 | 6 |
| 1971 | 9 |
| 1972 | 5 |
| 1973 | 5 |
| 1974 | 5 |
| 1975 | 7 |
| 1976 | 7 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 19 |
| 1979 | 16 |
| 1980 | 10 |
| 1981 | 10 |
| 1982 | 13 |
| 1983 | 8 |
| 1984 | 12 |
| 1985 | 28 |
| 1986 | 30 |
| 1987 | 39 |
| 1988 | 43 |
| 1989 | 45 |
| 1990 | 48 |
| 1991 | 50 |
| 1992 | 70 |
| 1993 | 63 |
| 1994 | 76 |
| 1995 | 80 |
| 1996 | 72 |
| 1997 | 81 |
| 1998 | 94 |
| 1999 | 110 |
| 2000 | 108 |
| 2001 | 92 |
| 2002 | 96 |
| 2003 | 88 |
| 2004 | 101 |
| 2005 | 199 |
| 2006 | 248 |
| 2007 | 248 |
| 2008 | 201 |
| 2009 | 169 |
| 2010 | 172 |
| 2011 | 180 |
| 2012 | 144 |
| 2013 | 125 |
| 2014 | 111 |
| 2015 | 121 |
| 2016 | 103 |
| 2017 | 127 |
| 2018 | 121 |
| 2019 | 142 |
| 2020 | 143 |
| 2021 | 133 |
| 2022 | 133 |
| 2023 | 123 |
| 2024 | 126 |
Sahara through the decades
- Sahara peaked in 2007, when 248 babies were named Sahara in the US.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Sahara has fallen 29% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Sahara currently ranks #1,640 in the US and is holding steady.