Moon, dawn, or desert-like
Sahari is a rare name with multiple potential etymological roots. In Arabic, it is related to the word for 'dawn' or 'early morning,' while in some Swahili contexts, it is associated with the moon. It also shares a phonetic connection to the Sahara desert.
About 70 girls were named Sahari in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
