Sahira Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-HEE-rah / səˈhɪərəArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: 'bright'; Hebrew: 'to be radiant'
Historical & Cultural Background
Sahira is a name of Arabic origin, often associated with brightness and radiance. In Arabic-speaking cultures, it is used to convey beauty and light. The name has also been adopted in Hebrew contexts, where it carries similar connotations. It is relatively uncommon in Western cultures but has gained some recognition in recent years.
Trend Summary
The name Sahira has seen limited use in the United States, remaining relatively uncommon.
Similar Names
Variants
- Sahira
International Variants
- Sahira (Arabic)
- Sahira (Hebrew)
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sahira was first seen in the United States in 1985. Sahira has ranked as high as #1345 nationally, which occurred in 2023, and has been most popular in California, Texas, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sahira has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sahira (2023)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 7 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1985 | 6 |
| 1987 | 5 |
| 1989 | 14 |
| 1990 | 10 |
| 1991 | 9 |
| 1992 | 7 |
| 1993 | 9 |
| 1994 | 7 |
| 1995 | 13 |
| 1996 | 12 |
| 1997 | 11 |
| 1998 | 17 |
| 1999 | 12 |
| 2000 | 19 |
| 2001 | 20 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 15 |
| 2004 | 16 |
| 2005 | 16 |
| 2006 | 20 |
| 2007 | 23 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 16 |
| 2010 | 17 |
| 2011 | 16 |
| 2012 | 21 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 21 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 12 |
| 2017 | 13 |
| 2018 | 18 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 20 |
| 2023 | 31 |
| 2024 | 19 |