Sabra Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationSAH-bruh / /ˈsɑː.brə/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'thorn'; Arabic: 'a woman from the land of Canaan'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Sabra has roots in both Hebrew and Arabic cultures. In Hebrew, it refers to the prickly pear cactus, symbolizing resilience. In Arabic, it is associated with the land of Canaan, reflecting a connection to historical geography. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, particularly in Israel and among Jewish communities.
Trend Summary
The name Sabra has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, with occasional peaks in usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sabre
- Sabraha
International Variants
- Sabrina (Italian)
- Zahra (Arabic)
Famous people named Sabra
Sabra Johnson is a notable American dancer and choreographer known for her work in contemporary dance.
Sabra H. Smith was an influential American author recognized for her contributions to children's literature.
Sabra Lane is an Australian journalist who has reported on significant national issues.
Sabra Williams is a prominent activist known for her work in social justice and community organizing.
Fictional characters named Sabra
Sabra is a character in the comic book series 'The New Warriors', known for her superhuman abilities.
Sabra is a character in the animated series 'The Amazing World of Gumball', where she appears as a student.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sabra was first seen in the United States in 1880. Sabra has ranked as high as #988 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)
Top States for Sabra (2013)
State | Births | Share |
---|---|---|
TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
Year | Births |
---|---|
1880 | 5 |
1884 | 5 |
1885 | 10 |
1886 | 7 |
1887 | 13 |
1888 | 9 |
1890 | 17 |
1891 | 8 |
1892 | 6 |
1894 | 6 |
1895 | 5 |
1896 | 9 |
1898 | 9 |
1900 | 12 |
1901 | 11 |
1902 | 12 |
1903 | 11 |
1904 | 6 |
1905 | 5 |
1907 | 6 |
1908 | 5 |
1909 | 5 |
1910 | 9 |
1911 | 13 |
1912 | 10 |
1913 | 11 |
1914 | 11 |
1915 | 17 |
1916 | 17 |
1917 | 17 |
1918 | 14 |
1919 | 17 |
1920 | 20 |
1921 | 15 |
1922 | 20 |
1923 | 17 |
1924 | 27 |
1925 | 15 |
1926 | 13 |
1927 | 9 |
1928 | 13 |
1929 | 16 |
1930 | 23 |
1931 | 36 |
1932 | 40 |
1933 | 29 |
1934 | 45 |
1935 | 33 |
1936 | 22 |
1937 | 26 |
1938 | 44 |
1939 | 37 |
1940 | 41 |
1941 | 49 |
1942 | 46 |
1943 | 33 |
1944 | 34 |
1945 | 32 |
1946 | 38 |
1947 | 51 |
1948 | 44 |
1949 | 49 |
1950 | 49 |
1951 | 44 |
1952 | 50 |
1953 | 53 |
1954 | 58 |
1955 | 40 |
1956 | 50 |
1957 | 46 |
1958 | 83 |
1959 | 41 |
1960 | 47 |
1961 | 155 |
1962 | 136 |
1963 | 102 |
1964 | 117 |
1965 | 75 |
1966 | 62 |
1967 | 60 |
1968 | 55 |
1969 | 70 |
1970 | 63 |
1971 | 69 |
1972 | 55 |
1973 | 59 |
1974 | 46 |
1975 | 45 |
1976 | 67 |
1977 | 50 |
1978 | 47 |
1979 | 54 |
1980 | 61 |
1981 | 59 |
1982 | 45 |
1983 | 49 |
1984 | 59 |
1985 | 68 |
1986 | 69 |
1987 | 69 |
1988 | 88 |
1989 | 81 |
1990 | 73 |
1991 | 90 |
1992 | 69 |
1993 | 65 |
1994 | 57 |
1995 | 57 |
1996 | 66 |
1997 | 56 |
1998 | 56 |
1999 | 51 |
2000 | 40 |
2001 | 35 |
2002 | 32 |
2003 | 32 |
2004 | 33 |
2005 | 24 |
2006 | 21 |
2007 | 38 |
2008 | 31 |
2009 | 13 |
2010 | 19 |
2011 | 27 |
2012 | 23 |
2013 | 25 |
2014 | 15 |
2015 | 8 |
2016 | 6 |
2017 | 12 |
2018 | 7 |
2019 | 10 |
2020 | 6 |
2021 | 6 |
2023 | 10 |
2024 | 8 |