How Many People Are Named Sabah?

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

Sabah
Very Rare
Arabic

Sabah means 'dawn' in Arabic, symbolizing new beginnings. Only 514 people in the US today share this very rare female name, making up just 1 in 642,492 Americans. The majority, 59%, are under 30, highlighting its status as a modern choice.

~620
Living in US
1 in 534,596
Americans
1996
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Dawn
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Hopeful Optimistic
4
Life Path Number

Traditionally, the life-path number 4 represents stability and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

464,275
Worldwide Bearers
#2,183
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
94,003
🇸🇾 Syria
64,628
🇾🇪 Yemen
52,437
🇪🇬 Egypt
50,686
🇲🇦 Morocco
37,505
🇩🇿 Algeria
30,741
🇯🇴 Jordan
21,515
🇸🇩 Sudan
21,021
🇮🇷 Iran
17,270
🇵🇸 Palestine
11,652

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
514 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
307
Would be under 30 (59%)
215
Would be 30–60 (41%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 522 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: 1996

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly declining

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
80
Classic Feel
29
Modern Appeal
91
International
100

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

📜 Sabah Through the Generations

Sabah peaked in popularity in 1996 with 22 births, but since then, its usage has been slowly declining. Today, there are 514 people named Sabah living in the United States, with most falling within the 30-60 age range. This distribution suggests that while it remains a relatively young name, it's also becoming less common among newborns.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 32
New York 27

✨ Similar Names to Sabah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sabah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sabah

How Many People Have the Name Sabah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 620 people in the United States currently share the name Sabah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 534,596 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sabah a Common or Rare Name?

Sabah is classified as Very 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 Sabah Mean?

Sabah means "dawn" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sabah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sabah Most Popular?

The name Sabah reached peak popularity in 1996, with 22 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 Sabah?

Approximately 620 people named Sabah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 620. That works out to roughly 1 in 534,596 Americans.

Is Sabah a rare name?

Sabah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 534,596 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sabah mean?

Sabah means "dawn" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sabah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sabah are male and 100% are female.

When was Sabah most popular?

Sabah peaked in 1996 with 22 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 US620
All-Time Births620
1 in X1 in 534,596
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year1996
World Rank#2,183
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.