Sabra
Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).
Every Sabra since 1880 — 4,960 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sabra
Sabra is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #11,739 in 2025 with 8 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1880, 4,960 American babies have been named Sabra. Its peak came in 1961, when 155 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1960s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sabra stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sabra year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | #11,739 |
| 2024 | 8 | #11,969 |
| 2023 | 10 | #10,191 |
| 2022 | — | — |
| 2021 | 6 | #14,944 |
| 2020 | 6 | #14,805 |
| 2019 | 10 | #10,335 |
| 2018 | 7 | #13,556 |
| 2017 | 12 | #9,250 |
| 2016 | 6 | #15,890 |
| 2015 | 8 | #12,798 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,996 |
| 2013 | 25 | #5,454 |
| 2012 | 23 | #5,859 |
| 2011 | 27 | #5,182 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,857 |
| 2009 | 13 | #9,300 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,856 |
| 2007 | 38 | #4,113 |
| 2006 | 21 | #6,306 |
| 2005 | 24 | #5,404 |
| 2004 | 33 | #4,263 |
| 2003 | 32 | #4,189 |
| 2002 | 32 | #4,054 |
| 2001 | 35 | #3,768 |
| 2000 | 40 | #3,392 |
| 1995 | 57 | #2,336 |
| 1990 | 73 | #1,919 |
| 1985 | 68 | #1,706 |
| 1980 | 61 | #1,800 |
| 1975 | 45 | #1,980 |
| 1970 | 63 | #1,558 |
| 1965 | 75 | #1,250 |
| 1960 | 47 | #1,652 |
| 1955 | 40 | #1,634 |
| 1950 | 49 | #1,316 |
| 1945 | 32 | #1,443 |
| 1940 | 41 | #1,145 |
| 1935 | 33 | #1,260 |
| 1930 | 23 | #1,699 |
| 1925 | 15 | #2,470 |
| 1920 | 20 | #2,006 |
| 1915 | 17 | #1,948 |
| 1910 | 9 | #1,751 |
| 1905 | 5 | #2,186 |
| 1900 | 12 | #1,160 |
| 1895 | 5 | #1,775 |
| 1890 | 17 | #662 |
| 1885 | 10 | #736 |
| 1880 | 5 | #926 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabra mean?
Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).
How popular is the name Sabra in 2025?
Sabra ranked #11,739 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 8 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sabra?
4,960 babies have been named Sabra in the United States since 1880, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sabra most popular?
Sabra peaked in 1961, when 155 newborns received the name.
Is Sabra a boy or girl name?
Sabra is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sabra rising or falling?
Sabra is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.