Girls name · Iowa
Sara in Iowa
Sara was the 352nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Sara that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,548 babies Sara.
Popularity over time
Sara in Iowa, year by year
| Year | Babies | State rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1911 | 5 | 216th |
| 1927 | 11 | 248th |
| 1944 | 28 | 119th |
| 1960 | 62 | 112th |
| 1976 | 282 | 9th |
| 1992 | 93 | 43rd |
| 2009 | 23 | 150th |
| 2025 | 10 | 352nd |
Its rank among girls names in Iowa fell from 216th in 1911 to 352nd in 2025.
The most babies named Sara in Iowa in a single year was 338, in 1981. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1981.
Across the country, Sara reached its best rank of 7th in Iowa (1981). See Sara in every state →
How popular is Sara in Iowa?
Sara was the 352nd most popular girls name in Iowa in 2025, with 10 babies named Sara that year. Since 1911, Iowa families have named 7,548 babies Sara.
How many babies are named Sara in Iowa?
In 2025, 10 babies were named Sara in Iowa. The most babies named Sara in Iowa in a single year was 338, in 1981.
What is the rank of Sara in Iowa?
Sara ranked 352nd among girls names in Iowa in 2025. Its best showing was 7th among girls names in 1981.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names by state of birth (public domain). Counts below 5 in a state-year are omitted by the SSA for privacy.