Sarah
Sarah: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ · /ˈsɛː.ɹə/
Meaning and origin of Sarah
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A female given name from Arabic, ultimately from the same source.
Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew שָׂרָה (śārâ, “lady, princess”), from the Biblical figure originally named Sarai (שָׂרָי (śārāy, literally “masters, princes”)).
How popular is Sarah?
Since 1880, 1,098,498 girls and 3,340 boys in the U.S. have been named Sarah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #653 in 1899. In 2025 it ranked #90 for girls, with 2,710 babies given the name.
Names similar to Sarah
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Sarah
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Sarah FAQ
What does the name Sarah mean?
A female given name from Hebrew. A female given name from Arabic, ultimately from the same source. From Biblical Hebrew שָׂרָה (śārâ, “lady, princess”), from the Biblical figure originally named Sarai (שָׂרָי (śārāy, literally “masters, princes”)).
What is the origin of the name Sarah?
Sarah is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Sarah?
Since 1880, 1,098,498 girls and 3,340 boys in the U.S. have been named Sarah (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #3 in 1993. Its highest rank for boys was #653 in 1899. In 2025 it ranked #90 for girls, with 2,710 babies given the name.
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 1,098,498 girls and 3,340 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.