Sabah

Q: What is the origin of Sabah?

Sabah is of Arabic origin. The name carries significant cultural meaning and has been used across generations within its origin tradition.

Q: Is Sabah a girl name?

Sabah is traditionally a girl name. Modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal choice and cultural context.

female

Updated 6 months ago

Meaning

"Morning"

Sabah is an Arabic name meaning morning, commonly associated with daybreak imagery and positive temporal symbolism in naming.

Themes:arabicdaybreakvirtuetime

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Popularity History of Sabah

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#14902Ranked nationally

SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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Year

Selected Year Rank

Unranked

Sabah did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Sabah Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sabah.

8 ideas

saby

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saba

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bahy

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abah

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sabahy

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sie

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Baby Name Lists That Include Sabah

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Sabah mean?

Sabah means "Morning". Sabah is an Arabic name meaning morning, commonly associated with daybreak imagery and positive temporal symbolism in na

What is the origin of Sabah?

Sabah is of Arabic origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.

How popular is the name Sabah?

According to the latest SSA data, Sabah is currently ranked #14902 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.

Is Sabah a girl name?

Sabah is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.

What are good nicknames for Sabah?

Popular nicknames for Sabah include saby, saba, bahy, sa, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.

What names are similar to Sabah?

There are many names similar to Sabah in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginArabic

Syllables2

Length5 letters

US Rank#14902

Trend↓ Falling

Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Brothers

Akeem Abdul Ahmir Amin Ammar

Sisters

Aniya Aida Anissa Ali Ayesha

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