Sara
Sara sits comfortably in the UK charts at #110 in 2025 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
About the Name Sara
Sara has held its ground, ranked #110 in 2025 and never far from its best of #82 in 2017 — a name with lasting rather than trend-driven appeal. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996. It has featured in the UK top 100 for 12 years, demonstrating solid mainstream recognition.
Sara is fairly common in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sara in their class.
In the US it sits at #188 — notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
⭐ Famous People Named Sara
- Sara Gilbert — Sara Gilbert is an American actress best known for portraying Darlene Conner on Roseanne and its sequel, The Conners, a role for which she received two Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
- Sara Sothern — Sara Sothern was an American stage actress and the mother of actress Elizabeth Taylor.
- Sara Netanyahu — Sara Netanyahu is the spouse of the prime minister of Israel by marriage to Benjamin Netanyahu, holding the role for her third time.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sara
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sara
Almost certainly the only Sara in the class
UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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