Sarah
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced SAIR-uh
Verified name
What does Sarah mean?
Princess
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 87 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 131 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Sally, Sadie, Sarie
Variant: Sara, Saraid
Related: Sarai, Sari
Using Sarah across cultures
Matriarchal biblical name used worldwide.
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