Sahira
Every Sahira since 1985 — 595 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sahira
Sahira is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,777 in 2025 with 12 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1985, 595 American babies have been named Sahira. Its peak came in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
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 Sahira stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sahira year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | #8,777 |
| 2024 | 19 | #6,359 |
| 2023 | 31 | #4,544 |
| 2022 | 20 | #6,178 |
| 2021 | 18 | #6,636 |
| 2020 | 26 | #4,980 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,526 |
| 2018 | 18 | #6,742 |
| 2017 | 13 | #8,704 |
| 2016 | 12 | #9,331 |
| 2015 | 11 | #10,035 |
| 2014 | 21 | #6,173 |
| 2013 | 14 | #8,502 |
| 2012 | 21 | #6,302 |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,720 |
| 2010 | 17 | #7,452 |
| 2009 | 16 | #7,995 |
| 2008 | 18 | #7,350 |
| 2007 | 23 | #6,052 |
| 2006 | 20 | #6,557 |
| 2005 | 16 | #7,429 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,328 |
| 2003 | 15 | #7,511 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,338 |
| 2001 | 20 | #5,775 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,898 |
| 1995 | 13 | #6,949 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8,372 |
| 1985 | 6 | #10,353 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sahira in 2025?
Sahira ranked #8,777 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 12 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sahira?
595 babies have been named Sahira in the United States since 1985, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sahira most popular?
Sahira peaked in 2023, when 31 newborns received the name.
Is Sahira a boy or girl name?
Sahira is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sahira rising or falling?
Sahira is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.