Sabra Girl

Popularity: #942 · Trend: ↘ Falling

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)

StateBirthsShare
TX 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
18805
18845
188510
18867
188713
18889
189017
18918
18926
18946
18955
18969
18989
190012
190111
190212
190311
19046
19055
19076
19085
19095
19109
191113
191210
191311
191411
191517
191617
191717
191814
191917
192020
192115
192220
192317
192427
192515
192613
19279
192813
192916
193023
193136
193240
193329
193445
193533
193622
193726
193844
193937
194041
194149
194246
194333
194434
194532
194638
194751
194844
194949
195049
195144
195250
195353
195458
195540
195650
195746
195883
195941
196047
1961155
1962136
1963102
1964117
196575
196662
196760
196855
196970
197063
197169
197255
197359
197446
197545
197667
197750
197847
197954
198061
198159
198245
198349
198459
198568
198669
198769
198888
198981
199073
199190
199269
199365
199457
199557
199666
199756
199856
199951
200040
200135
200232
200332
200433
200524
200621
200738
200831
200913
201019
201127
201223
201325
201415
20158
20166
201712
20187
201910
20206
20216
202310
20248