UK girl's name
Saara
Hebrew feminine name derived from "Sarah," meaning princess or noblewoman.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Saara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Saara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1198, with 28 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2014, with 70 births.
This profile covers 789 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 788 living people in the UK are called Saara. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Saara ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 28 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2014, when 70 girls were registered as Saara.
- • Saara ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #816 in 2013.
- • About 788 living people in the UK are estimated to have Saara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1198
2024
Births in 2024
28
Latest year
Peak year
2014
70 births
Estimated living
788
2026
Meaning
What does Saara mean?
The name Saara has its origins in the Hebrew language, derived from the biblical name "Sarah," which means "princess" or "noblewoman." It is a variant spelling of the more common "Sarah," with the double "a" added, likely to distinguish it from the traditional form.
The name Sarah is first mentioned in the Book of Genesis, where it is the name of the wife of the biblical patriarch Abraham. Sarah was revered as one of the matriarchs of the Jewish people and is regarded as a symbol of faith, patience, and obedience to God.
One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Saara was Saara Forsius, a Finnish writer and translator who lived from 1641 to 1701. She is considered one of the first female authors in Finland and is known for her translations of religious texts.
In the 19th century, Saara Aalto was a Finnish writer and activist who lived from 1853 to 1904. She was a prominent figure in the Finnish women's rights movement and worked tirelessly to promote education and equality for women.
Another notable figure with the name Saara was Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, a Namibian politician who served as the first Prime Minister of Namibia from 2015 to 2020. She played a significant role in the country's transition to independence and has been a prominent figure in Namibian politics for decades.
Saara Chaudry is a contemporary Canadian actress and writer, known for her work in films and television series such as "The Handmaid's Tale" and "The Expanse." She has received critical acclaim for her performances and is considered a rising star in the entertainment industry.
In Islamic cultures, the name Saara is sometimes used as a variant of the Arabic name "Sara," which is derived from the same biblical origins. However, it is less common than the traditional spelling of "Sarah."
While the name Saara has its roots in ancient Hebrew texts and religious scriptures, it has gained popularity across various cultures and regions over time, with individuals bearing this name making significant contributions in fields such as literature, politics, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Saara over time
The chart below shows babies named Saara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Saara, the clearest high point is 2014. The latest England and Wales figure is 28 births in 2024, compared with 70 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Saara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Saara was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #1221 | 137 | 5 |
| 2010s | #894 | 432 | 10 |
| 2000s | #1436 | 180 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1735 | 40 | 4 |
Geography
Where Saara is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Saara. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Saara ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #816 in 2013.
Across the UK
Saara in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#816 in 2013
1 years of NRS records, 3 total registered
Notable bearers
Famous people named Saara
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Saara El-Arifi
writer
writer
Related
Names similar to Saara
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Saara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Saara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Saara was ranked #1198 for girls in England and Wales, with 28 births registered.
When was Saara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2014, with 70 babies registered as Saara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Saara?
Hebrew feminine name derived from "Sarah," meaning princess or noblewoman.
How many people are called Saara in the UK?
A total of 789 babies have been registered as Saara across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 3 more in Scotland.
Where is Saara most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Saara ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #816 in 2013. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.