Sabra
Sabra: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sabra
- A female given name.
Etymology
Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).
How popular is Sabra?
Since 1880, 4,960 girls in the U.S. have been named Sabra. Its highest rank for girls was #657 in 1887. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Sabra
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Sibling name ideas for Sabra
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Sabra FAQ
What does the name Sabra mean?
A female given name. Borrowed from Hebrew צַבָּר (tsabár, “prickly pear cactus”), from Arabic صَبَّار (ṣabbār, “cactus”).
What is the origin of the name Sabra?
Sabra is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Sabra?
Since 1880, 4,960 girls in the U.S. have been named Sabra. Its highest rank for girls was #657 in 1887. In 2025, 8 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Sabra a boy or girl name?
Sabra is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,960 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.