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Sarah

Sarah is a girl's name of Hebrew and Biblical origin meaning “lady, princess.” In 2024 it was given to 2,697 girls in the United States.

Sarah at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
Biblical & Christian · English & American
Meaning
“lady, princess”
Pronunciation
/ˈsɛɚ.ə/

About the name Sarah

Sarah belongs to the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition. Its meaning — “lady, princess” — is the sense carried by its Hebrew and Biblical roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Sarah first appears in Social Security records in 1880. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #3 in 1993, and in 2024 2,697 babies received the name — 1,095,724 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sarah in US records

First recorded (US)
1880
Best US rank
#3 in 1993
Peak year
1982
Babies named Sarah in 2024
2,697
Total since 1880
1,095,724

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sarah mean?

Sarah means “lady, princess” in its Hebrew and Biblical roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Sarah a boy or girl name?

Sarah is a girl name. In 2024, 2,697 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sarah?

Sarah comes from the Biblical & Christian and English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sarah?

Sarah first appears in US records in 1880. Its best-ever ranking was #3 in 1993, and 2,697 babies were given the name in 2024.

How do you pronounce Sarah?

Sarah is pronounced /ˈsɛɚ.ə/ (IPA).

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