NAME PROFILE
Sahara
Sahara is an Arabic name meaning 'desert' or 'wilderness.' It evokes images of vast, beautiful landscapes and a sense of adventure and exploration. The name embodies a spirit of resilience and strength, reflecting the beauty found in nature's extremes.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,734 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 2006 |
| Peak generation | Gen Z |
| First recorded | 1979 |
| Most recent | 2025 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 27%NY — 21%TX — 20%FL — 18%PA — 15%
Notable People
Sahara Davenport (Drag performer and contestant on *RuPaul's Drag Race*) · Sahara (Model and singer) · Sahara Smith (Singer-songwriter) · Sahara Rose (Author and entrepreneur) · Sahara (Fictional character from the *Transformers* universe)
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