Sabah
4 countries#2848 in France, 2022Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Sabah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇫🇷 France
3,240 births recorded 1956–2022 · currently #2848 · peaked in 1980 with 140 births
Most common in: Paris, Rhône, Nord, Bouches-du-Rhône, Seine-Saint-Denis
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
1,067 births recorded 1990–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 93 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,049 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 93 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
529 births recorded 1968–2025 · currently #11932 · peaked in 1996 with 22 births
Most common in: California, New York
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
18 births recorded 1990–2003 · peaked in 1994 with 5 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
France rank history
Sabah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2003 | #1566 | — |
| 2004 | #1163 | ↑403 |
| 2005 | #1367 | ↓204 |
| 2006 | #1465 | ↓98 |
| 2007 | #1465 | — |
| 2008 | #1582 | ↓117 |
| 2009 | #1858 | ↓276 |
| 2010 | #2018 | ↓160 |
| 2011 | #2115 | ↓97 |
| 2012 | #1869 | ↑246 |
| 2013 | #2063 | ↓194 |
| 2014 | #2375 | ↓312 |
| 2015 | #3368 | ↓993 |
| 2016 | #2109 | ↑1259 |
| 2017 | #3097 | ↓988 |
| 2018 | #2078 | ↑1019 |
| 2019 | #2393 | ↓315 |
| 2020 | #3974 | ↓1581 |
| 2021 | #3299 | ↑675 |
| 2022 | #2848 | ↑451 |
Frequently asked questions about Sabah
Is Sabah a popular name?
Yes — Sabah currently ranks #2848 among girls’ names in France as of 2022, based on official birth records.
Is Sabah more common for boys or girls?
Sabah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official France birth data.
When was Sabah most popular?
Sabah peaked in 1980 in France, with 140 recorded births that year.
Is Sabah rising or falling in popularity?
In France, Sabah’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #1154 in 1956 to #2848 in 2022.
How many babies have been named Sabah?
At least 4,836 babies have been recorded with the name Sabah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Sabah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Sabah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: France, England & Wales, United States, Scotland.