Name comparison · girl names
Sara vs. Sarah
In 2025, Sarah leads at #90 among U.S. girls' names, with Sara at #198. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Sara | Sarah |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Stable |
| 2025 rank | #198 | #90 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,568 | 2,710 |
| All-time peak | #26 in 1981 | #3 in 1993 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 22 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Jersey (#21) | New York (#17) |