Name Legacy

Sahara

Recorded 1964–2025 · United States

Sahara was most popular in 2006, when 248 American babies were given the name — ranking #1,838 that year. In 2025 it ranked #3,575, with 98 births. Across 1880–2025 the Social Security Administration has recorded 4,734 people named Sahara.

Most popular in2006
Rank that year#1,838
Births that year248
Total since 18804,734

Sahara over time

18802025
Births per year. The dot marks Sahara’s peak in 2006. Gaps are years the SSA suppressed, which it does for any name given to fewer than five babies.

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Source: U.S.A. Social Security Administration. Years 1880–2025. namelegacy.org