How Many People Are Named Saba?

Complete statistics for the name Saba: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Saba
Rare
Arabic

Saba means 'a cool breeze' in Arabic, making it both rare and refreshing. Only 1,620 people named Saba live in the US today, which means 1 in 203,653 Americans share this unique name. The majority, 59%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.

~3,882
Living in US
1 in 85,381
Americans
1997
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Cool breeze
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 5
Personality Traits
Refreshing Youthful Energetic
5
Life Path Number

Life path number 5 symbolizes freedom, adventure, and change.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

476,061
Worldwide Bearers
#2,127
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
188,192
🇪🇷 Eritrea
66,356
🇮🇳 India
56,205
🇮🇶 Iraq
34,125
🇮🇷 Iran
33,442
🇪🇹 Ethiopia
16,414
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
13,638
🇬🇪 Georgia
8,624
🇳🇬 Nigeria
7,502
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
7,332

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
86 (5%)
♀ Female
1,534 (95%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
965
Would be under 30 (59%)
683
Would be 30–60 (41%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,648 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1997

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
30
Modern Appeal
90
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Saba Through the Generations

Saba peaked in popularity in 1997 with 57 births, but its presence remains strong among younger generations. Today, there are 965 people under 30, 683 aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60, indicating a name favored by newer generations. With an average age of 26, Saba continues to be a name associated with youth and vitality, slowly declining yet maintaining its charm.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 232
New York 140
Texas 37
Illinois 36
New Jersey 18
Virginia 15
Florida 5
Michigan 5
Pennsylvania 5

⭐ Famous People Named Saba

Saba or Sabaa is a feminine given name of Aramaic origin. Notable people with the name include:…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Saba

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saba's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Saba

How Many People Have the Name Saba?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 3,882 people in the United States currently share the name Saba. That works out to roughly 1 in every 85,381 Americans, placing it in the Rare category.

Is Saba a Common or Rare Name?

Saba is classified as Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Saba Mean?

Saba means "cool breeze" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 5.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Saba in SSA data, approximately 5% are male and 95% are female.

When Was Saba Most Popular?

The name Saba reached peak popularity in 1997, with 57 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saba?

Approximately 3,882 people named Saba live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 3,882. That works out to roughly 1 in 85,381 Americans.

Is Saba a rare name?

Saba is classified as Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 85,381 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saba mean?

Saba means "cool breeze" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Saba more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 5% of people named Saba are male and 95% are female.

When was Saba most popular?

Saba peaked in 1997 with 57 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US3,882
All-Time Births3,882
1 in X1 in 85,381
RarityRare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1997
World Rank#2,127
Male %5%
Female %95%

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All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.