Sabra Girl

Popularity: #940 · Trend: → Stable

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAH-bruh //ˈsɑː.brə//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: 'thorn'; Arabic: 'a woman from the land of Canaan'

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sabra has its roots in the Hebrew language, deriving from the word "sabra" (סַבְרָה), which refers to a cactus fruit, specifically the prickly pear. This term is often associated with the concept of resilience and toughness, as the fruit grows in arid conditions and has a tough exterior but sweet interior.

The name entered English through transliteration from Hebrew, particularly as Jewish communities migrated and integrated into English-speaking cultures, especially during the 20th century. Historically, the name Sabra has been linked to various cultural and religious narratives.

In the context of Jewish tradition, the term "sabra" has come to symbolize the native-born Israeli, reflecting a sense of belonging and identity. This association gained prominence in the mid-20th century, particularly after the establishment of the State of Israel in 1948, where the term was embraced to describe the new generation of Israelis who were born in the land, embodying both resilience and a connection to their heritage.

Culturally, the name Sabra resonates with themes of strength and perseverance, often evoking the image of someone who is tough yet nurturing, much like the fruit it represents. The name has also been used in various literary and artistic contexts, symbolizing the duality of exterior toughness and inner sweetness.

Additionally, diminutive forms such as "Sabby" may arise in informal contexts, reflecting a more affectionate or familiar usage, although these forms are less historically significant. Overall, the name Sabra carries a rich tapestry of meanings and associations that reflect its linguistic origins and cultural significance.

Famous people named Sabra

In this section, you will find notable people named Sabra. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sabra who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sabra who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sabra Johnson is a dancer and choreographer best known for So You Think You Can Dance, The Amazing Race, and her work with various dance companies.

Sabra W. Johnson is a scientist best known for her research in the field of microbiology and contributions to environmental science.

Fictional characters named Sabra

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Sabra is a fictional character from the comic book series The New Warriors. She is a mutant superheroine with the ability to manipulate energy and is known for her strong sense of justice.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sabra, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

SabrinaSableSaraiSelahSiennaSoleil

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sabra. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SaharaSabrinaSableSaraiSamanthaSavannahSarinaSapphira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sabra was first seen in the United States in 1880.

Sabra has ranked as high as #1451 nationally, which occurred in 1961, and has been most popular in Texas, California, North Carolina, Oklahoma, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Sabra has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sabra is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Sabra was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Sabra.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 8 8
2024 8 8
2023 10 10
2021 6 6
2020 6 6
2019 10 10
2018 7 7
2017 12 12
2016 6 6
2015 8 8
2014 15 15
2013 25 25
2012 23 23
2011 27 27
2010 19 19
2009 13 13
2008 31 31
2007 38 38
2006 21 21
2005 24 24
2004 33 33
2003 32 32
2002 32 32
2001 35 35
2000 40 40
1999 51 51
1998 56 56
1997 56 56
1996 66 66
1995 57 57
1994 57 57
1993 65 65
1992 69 69
1991 90 90
1990 73 73
1989 81 81
1988 88 88
1987 69 69
1986 69 69
1985 68 68
1984 59 59
1983 49 49
1982 45 45
1981 59 59
1980 61 61
1979 54 54
1978 47 47
1977 50 50
1976 67 67
1975 45 45
1974 46 46
1973 59 59
1972 55 55
1971 69 69
1970 63 63
1969 70 70
1968 55 55
1967 60 60
1966 62 62
1965 75 75
1964 117 117
1963 102 102
1962 136 136
1961 155 155
1960 47 47
1959 41 41
1958 83 83
1957 46 46
1956 50 50
1955 40 40
1954 58 58
1953 53 53
1952 50 50
1951 44 44
1950 49 49
1949 49 49
1948 44 44
1947 51 51
1946 38 38
1945 32 32
1944 34 34
1943 33 33
1942 46 46
1941 49 49
1940 41 41
1939 37 37
1938 44 44
1937 26 26
1936 22 22
1935 33 33
1934 45 45
1933 29 29
1932 40 40
1931 36 36
1930 23 23
1929 16 16
1928 13 13
1927 9 9
1926 13 13
1925 15 15
1924 27 27
1923 17 17
1922 20 20
1921 15 15
1920 20 20
1919 17 17
1918 14 14
1917 17 17
1916 17 17
1915 17 17
1914 11 11
1913 11 11
1912 10 10
1911 13 13
1910 9 9
1909 5 5
1908 5 5
1907 6 6
1905 5 5
1904 6 6
1903 11 11
1902 12 12
1901 11 11
1900 12 12
1898 9 9
1896 9 9
1895 5 5
1894 6 6
1892 6 6
1891 8 8
1890 17 17
1888 9 9
1887 13 13
1886 7 7
1885 10 10
1884 5 5
1880 5 5

Top States for Sabra (2013)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
TX 5
100%