Sarah
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning “princess”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.92% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Sarah
Sarah is a name of Hebrew origin, traditionally interpreted as meaning princess or noblewoman. The name arises from the root sarah, which designates a female figure of status or authority. In the Bible, it identifies the matriarch and wife of Abraham, who is described as the mother of Isaac. This foundational figure has provided the name with profound religious and historical weight, ensuring its continuous presence throughout global naming history.
Meaning Comments
- Colts_man10: The Arabic meaning of this name is good, happy. It originates from the Arabic root word س-ر-ر (S R R).
- B0n3cr4ck3r3: Sarah means ‘ princess’ or ‘woman of high rank’ because Sarah in the Bible was spoiled.
- Mystery_baby: I sure wouldn't want a Prissy pot name name that means "princess", but this ugly mid eastern name doesn't even mean that anyway. The ugly name Sarah means force, or forceful.
Gender Usage of the Name Sarah
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Sarah is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.92% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Sarah
Sarah is among the Top 70 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Sarah is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Popular | 1 in every 502 births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.5K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 348 births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 339 births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Sarah ranked #97 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #108 in 2024 — an improvement of 11 places. Sarah has gained traction recently and now sits within the Top-100.
Historically, its best recorded position was #2, achieved in multiple years (1981–2002) — 19 years total. Its lowest recorded position was #164 in 1957. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -27 places (from #70 to #97).
Name StyleMethodology
Sarah is classified as Timeless Girl Names because it appears across 100% of recorded years, averages 10,804 births per year over its full timeline, and still averages 3,460 births per year recently.Characteristics of the Name Sarah
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- S — Girl Names Starting with S
- Ends with
- h — Girl Names Ending in “h”
Name AestheticMethodology
Sarah relies on two syllables that produce an soft, vowel-rich ending. The name is inseparable from the matriarch Sarah in biblical texts. Its continued presence throughout history defines it as an Elegant & Timeless name.
Middle Names For Sarah
Middle names used with SarahMethodology
Sarah is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Sarah Elizabeth · Sarah Ann · Sarah Marie · Sarah Jane · Sarah AnneView all 3,772 girl middle names.
- Total 5,633 middle names used with Sarah
- 327 boy middle names used with Sarah
- 1,257 unisex middle names used with Sarah
Middle name suggestions for SarahMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Sarah is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Sarah Moore · Sarah Mills · Sarah Marsh · Sarah Marks · Sarah Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Sarah
Biblical ReferencesMethodology
As one of the Biblical Girl Names, Sarah appears 38 times throughout the Bible. Selected verses include:
- Old Testament - Genesis (GEN 17:15):
And God said, As for Sarai, your wife, from now her name will be not Sarai, but Sarah.
- Old Testament - Isaiah (ISA 51:2):
Let your thoughts be turned to Abraham, your father, and to Sarah, who gave you birth: for when he was but one, my voice came to him, and I gave him my blessing, and made him a great people.
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, Sarah has been used by 6 members of European royal families, including:
- Sarah Frances Elizabet (Armstrong-Jones) (born 1964) — Lady
- Sarah Margaret (Ferguson) (born 1959) — Duchess of York
Names Similar to Sarah
Sound Like Sarah Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Sara · Sierra · Zara · View all Top 100 names
Spelled Like Sarah Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Sariah · Saarah · Sarahy · View all 19 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Susan · Sandra · Stephanie · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Sarah Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Susan · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Sarah”
Dictionary Meaning of "Sarah"Methodology
The wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac in the Bible
Examples
- And God ſaid vnto Abraham, As for Sarai thy wife, thou ſhalt not call her name Sarai, but Sarah ſhall her name be.
A female given name from Hebrew
Examples
- I also have two daughters, by now grown up. Their names are Sarah and Anne, good sensible names. - - - I am a believer in sensible choices, so different from many of my own. Also in sensible names for children, because look what happened to Cordelia.
A placename
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- An unincorporated community in Kentucky, United States.
- An unincorporated community in West Virginia, United States.
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Sarah has 110 translations, for example: in Spanish it is rendered as given name from Hebrew, in French it is rendered as the wife of Abraham, etc..
More Info
How to Spell Sarah in ASL
- S
- a
- r
- a
- h
Comments on the name Sarah
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Tripplite01
I was in high school before I met anyone with this name, a girl in the class ahead of me. I thought it was a pretty and unusual name. Now you know how old I am!
Cexybabe540
Also spelled Sora. The Hebrew diminutive Sarit has the alternative Sarita (which can also be considered a combination of Sarah and Ita)
Xyz_archers
Has fallen off greatly in the U.S. since the decade of 1980 to 1990, but still is popular in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Onlypown1564
Lest we forget Sarah Jessica Parker, the horsefaced actress of Sex and the City, which I've never watched, even once.
Deadly_lot99
In 2018, 28 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Sarah who is registered female with the Social Security Administration. It is the 37th most common female first name for living U.S. citizens.