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GirlHebrew origin2 syllables

Sabra

Meaning: “prickly pear cactus”

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About the name Sabra

Sabra is a girl name with Hebrew roots, meaning “prickly pear cactus”.

It has a unique feel. In 2025, Sabra ranked #11739 for girls in the US, with 8 babies given the name. Its peak year since 1940 was 1961. Since 2000, 100% of US babies named Sabra were girls.

Etymology

From Hebrew, meaning “prickly pear cactus”.

Name meaning adapted from Wiktionary (“Sabra”) by Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0.

US rank 2025
#11739
In 2015
#12798
Babies in 2025
8

Popularity of Sabra, 1940–2025

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GirlsBabies per year in the US

Latest SSA data: 2025.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration national baby names (public domain; names given to at least 5 babies of one sex per year).

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