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Saba
GirlArabic· “morning breeze”
- Meaning
- morning breeze
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- SAH-buh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,967
- US babies 2025
- 27
- Best rank
- #2,410 (1986)
- Peak year
- 2001
Meaning and origin of Saba
Saba is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “morning breeze”.
Saba is an Arabic name meaning a gentle east wind or morning breeze, a word that appears often in Arabic and Persian poetry. It is also the Arabic name of Sheba, the ancient kingdom in southern Arabia whose queen visits Solomon in the Bible. In Hebrew, saba is an informal word for grandfather, which gives the name a different sense for Hebrew speakers. It is said SAH-buh. The name is used in the Arab world, Iran, Pakistan and Muslim families elsewhere. Sabah is a related name meaning morning.
Other spellings with the same sound: Sabah.
Popularity over time
Saba first appears in US Social Security records in 1970. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,410 in 1986, and the most babies received it in 2001, when 51 were named Saba. In 2025, 27 babies were named Saba, and it ranked #4,967 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #3,697 in 1980, #3,864 in 2000, #4,289 in 2010, and #4,967 in 2025. Of the 1,587 US girls named Saba since records began, 26% were born in the 1990s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 358 babies. Since 2010, 440 more have been named Saba.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Melena, Kansas, Henna, Maryelizabeth, and Daphney.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Saba ranked highest in California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| California | #3445 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
About 91% of US babies named Saba over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
Saba is usually pronounced SAH-buh, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with S and ends in “-ba”. Names that sound the same but are spelled differently include Sabah.
Middle names for Saba
A few middle names that flow with Saba: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Saba
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saba mean?
Saba is an Arabic name that is usually said to mean “morning breeze”.
What is the origin of the name Saba?
Saba has Arabic roots. Saba is an Arabic name meaning a gentle east wind or morning breeze, a word that appears often in Arabic and Persian poetry.
Is Saba a popular name?
Not especially. Saba ranked #4,967 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Saba a boy or girl name?
Saba is mainly a girl's name. About 91% of US babies named Saba over the last 20 years were girls, with a small share of boys.
How do you pronounce Saba?
Saba is usually pronounced SAH-buh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings