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Data: Social Security Administration, US births 1880–2024

Sabr — Meaning, Origin & Popularity | Namesake
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Sable|Sabra
Arabic◈ Unisex · 52% boy · 48% girl↑↑ Surging

◈= unisex (gender-neutral)

Sabr

◈

SAH-br · 2 syllables

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Boy
#6101
↑↑ Surging
Boy
#6101
Popularity score: 12
↑↑ Surging
Peak
#6101 in 2024
5yr
+7692 ranks
Velocity
+7692
Birth frequency
4.2 per 1,000,000 births
Girl
#14905
Popularity score: 3
→ Stable
Peak
#14905 in 2024
5yr
—
Velocity
—
Birth frequency
1.7 per 1,000,000 births

Popularity Over Time

↑ Higher on this chart = more popular · ↓ Lower = less popular

Average0255075100Popularity score (0–100)20222024

Rank #6101 · Rising since 2022

How Popular Is This Name?

Bars show the range of popularity for each group. The dot shows where this name sits. Further right = more popular.

All US boy names
Top 200 boy names
Arabic boy names
Sabr

Popularity score: 12  ·  SSA Rank: #6101

Rare  ·  Distinctive  ·  Familiar  ·  Common  ·  Very Common

Popularity score: 0 = least popular, 100 = most popular. Based on SSA rank.

Namesake Score
62
Higher than 62% of names
Combines uniqueness, trend, meaning, feasibility, and search interest.
Trend
↑↑ Surging
+7692 ranks
Based on SSA rank velocity
Feasibility
Limited
.com taken · — · clear
Low friction, available
Uniqueness
55
13 per 10,000 births
Won't be common in class

Sabr scores well on trend momentum but there are tradeoffs — meaning data is still sparse.

Meaning Depth37% of score
40
Name Trend28% of score
88
Uniqueness20% of score
55
Feasibility15% of score
50

Scores are percentile-ranked across 43,000+ names.

Name DNA
ArabicVirtue nameUnisex2-syllableIslamicMeaningfulRareGroundedReligious
Character
patient endurancesteadfast resiliencequiet strengthgraceful perseveranceinner peace
STRONG
High confidence

Sabr is an Arabic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6101 in the US in 2024.

Trend:↑↑ Surging · +7692 ranks
Feasibility:.com taken · — · clear
Popularity:#6101 · very rare
Sabr at a Glance
Meaning:Patience, endurance, and perseverance. A virtue name rooted in Islamic tradition emphasizing steadfastness.
Language root:Arabic
Peak rank:#6101 in 2024
5yr change:+7692 ranks
Sex usage:Boy #6101 · Girl #14905
Notable bearers
Sabr Ali Khan
Indian actor and model
Similar Sound
SamirSalimSaadSami◈Saul
Similar Style
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Works well with
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Source: Social Security Administration baby names data. Popularity data reflects US births. Feasibility data updated monthly.
Name Intelligence
Sabr · Overview
Summary

Sabr is an Arabic unisex name with upward momentum in SSA rankings. It ranked #6101 in the US in 2024.

Strengths
Strong fundamentals
Sabr scores 62/100 on the Namesake scale — meaning, origin, and trend all contribute positively.
Surging fast
Rank has moved 7692 positions in the last year. Exceptional momentum.
Works for any sex
52% boy · 48% girl. A genuinely unisex name is rare at this level of distinctiveness.
Meaningful · Religious character
Sabr carries a grounded, serious quality that makes it distinctive without being invented.
Considerations
Rising very fast
Sabr is surging. If the trend continues, it may become significantly more common within 2-3 years.
Domain taken
sabr.com is not available. Alternative TLDs may work.
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Data source:Social Security Administration
Coverage:US births 1879–2024
Updated:January 2025
ISR:Refreshes monthly
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