Girl Name · Hebrew Origin
Sabra
Sabra is a girl baby name of Hebrew origin, meaning "Thorny cactus". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Sabra often also consider Spiro.
Sabra meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Thorny cactus
Origin: Hebrew naming roots help connect Sabra to related Hebrew baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Sabra as S·A·B·R·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Sabra is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Sabra variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Sabraa, Sabrae, Sabray, Sabr.
- Nicknames: Sab and S.
- Middle names: Pair Sabra with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Sabra middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Spiro, Saverio, Sara, Severo, Skipper — full picks on the sibling names for Sabra guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Sabra? Browse our names like Sabra guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Sabra
What does the name Sabra mean?
Sabra means "Thorny cactus" and is of Hebrew origin.
What is the origin of Sabra?
Sabra originates in Hebrew naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Sabra?
Sabra has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Sabra a boy's or girl's name?
Sabra is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Sabra in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Sabra sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Sabra?
Names that share Sabra's sound and style include Spiro, Saverio, Sara, Severo, Skipper.
What middle names pair well with Sabra?
Good middle-name fits for Sabra pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Sabra is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Sabra is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Sabra?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Sabra share its rhythm without rhyming — Spiro, Saverio, Sara all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.