Sarah
Hebrew girl's name meaning “princess”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- princess
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 5
- US rank (2023)
- #91
- Born in 2023
- 2,767
Meaning & origin
Sarah comes from the Hebrew, 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Bible she was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Sarah ranked #91 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
In 2023, 2,767 US girls were given the name Sarah.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #3 in 1993
“Unranked” means Sarah was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
See more girl names starting with S.
Variants
Sara
Nicknames
Sadie, Sally
Sarah: frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah is a Hebrew name meaning "princess". Sarah comes from the Hebrew, 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Bible she was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Where does the name Sarah come from?
Sarah is of Hebrew origin. Sarah comes from the Hebrew, 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Bible she was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac.
Is Sarah a boy or a girl name?
Sarah is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Sarah?
In 2023, 2,767 US girls were given the name Sarah.
Is Sarah a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Sarah ranked #91 for girls. It has held remarkably steady over the past decade — a dependable classic.
What are common nicknames for Sarah?
Common nicknames for Sarah include Sadie, Sally.