Sahara

Unisex

Meaning

Desert

Origin

Arabic

Pronunciation

/səˈhɑːrə/

Traits associated with the name Sahara:

Dogs named Sahara tend to be loving, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Sahara?

It suggests that you have an appreciation for the beauty and mystery of the desert. You may also have a sense of adventure and a desire to explore.

Is Sahara a good dog name?

Sahara has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Sahara isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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1,638
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1,623
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Sahara is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Sahara was, in the past month, the 3856th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Sahara is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Sahara was viewed 54 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Sahara's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Sahara is most adored in New Jersey, Nebraska and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, California and Pennsylvania.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Sahara.

Most popular breeds named Sahara:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. German Shepherd
  3. Rottweiler
  4. Golden Retriever
  5. Chow Chow

Sahara is found in these categories:

brown dog names
brown

The desert's sandy hues match the pooch's warm, earthy coat perfectly!

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Sahara dog name meaning

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(Florida, United States)
My dog is a pittie dachshund mix. I named her Sahara because her coat is the color of the desert like sand. Plus the name is just a beautiful as she is.
February 25, 2022

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