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SHAHR-luht
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Sabina
GirlLatin· “Sabine woman”
- Meaning
- Sabine woman
- Origin
- Latin
- Pronunciation
- suh-BEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,579
- US babies 2025
- 68
- Best rank
- #596 (1889)
- Peak year
- 2005
Meaning and origin of Sabina
Sabina is a Latin name that means “Sabine woman”.
Sabina is a Latin name meaning a Sabine woman. The Sabines were an ancient people of central Italy, famous from the legend of the Rape of the Sabine Women in early Roman history. Saint Sabina was an early Christian martyr, and the Basilica of Santa Sabina in Rome is named for her. The name has been used across Europe for centuries. Sabina has an elegant, three-syllable sound with a classic, international feel. Bina and Sabi are sweet nicknames for this timeless name.
Popularity over time
Sabina has been given to babies in the United States since at least 1880, the first year of Social Security records. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 40 different years. Its best national rank was #596 in 1889, and the most babies received it in 2005, when 140 were named Sabina. In 2025, 68 babies were named Sabina, and it ranked #2,579 nationally. That is 28% fewer than ten years earlier, so it is becoming less common.
Its national rank moved from #770 in 1920, #2,044 in 1950, #1,828 in 1980, #1,644 in 2000, #1,936 in 2010, and #2,579 in 2025. Of the 8,082 US girls named Sabina since records began, 16% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 977 babies. Since 2010, 1,443 more have been named Sabina.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Samia, Anai, Amarie, Pilar, and Deisy.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Sabina ranked highest in Massachusetts, Florida, and California.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts | #987 | 5 |
| Florida | #1846 | 7 |
| California | #1923 | 11 |
| Texas | #2589 | 8 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Sabina is usually pronounced suh-BEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Sabina
A few middle names that flow with Sabina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Sabina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sabina mean?
Sabina is a Latin name that means “Sabine woman”.
What is the origin of the name Sabina?
Sabina has Latin roots. Sabina is a Latin name meaning a Sabine woman.
Is Sabina a popular name?
Not especially. Sabina ranked #2,579 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Sabina a boy or girl name?
Sabina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Sabina?
Sabina is usually pronounced suh-BEE-nuh. 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