Holding steady.
Popularity of Saher since 1989
Babies named Saher per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 88 |
| 2000s | 76 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Saher is a rare and delicate name of debated origin, possibly meaning 'dawn' from Arabic or Hindi/Urdu. First recorded in the United States in 1989, it has never ranked among the top 1000 names, indicating its very low usage. The name saw its peak popularity in 2002, though even then it remained uncommon. Its trajectory has been stable, with no significant rise or fall in recent years. Saher has not been associated with any specific U.S. states, reflecting its scattered use. For parents seeking a distinctive name with a poetic meaning linked to the start of the day, Saher offers a soft and melodic option that stands apart from more common names.
Saher is a name of debated origin. It may derive from Arabic سَحَر (sahar) meaning "dawn" or "early morning", or from the Hindi/Urdu सहर / سحر (sahar) also meaning "dawn". In some interpretations, it is linked to the Arabic root س ح ر (s-h-r) associated with bewitching or magic, but this is less common. The name has seen occasional use in South Asia and among Arabic-speaking populations.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Sahar
Sibling names for Saher
Names that share Saher's style, for a brother or sister.
