Casarah Girl
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: KAH-sah-rah //kæˈsɑːrə//
Origin: English; Hebrew
Meaning: English: Pure; Hebrew: God's promise
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Casarah is believed to be a variant of the name Sarah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew name, שָׂרָה (Sarah), translates to 'princess' or 'noblewoman.' This name appears in the Hebrew Bible, where Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, making her a significant matriarch in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
The name was later adopted into Greek as Σάρα (Sara) and subsequently into Latin, maintaining its form and meaning throughout these transitions. The name eventually made its way into Old French as Sara, before being introduced into English, where it has remained a popular choice for girls.
Throughout history, the name Sarah has been borne by various notable figures, including queens and saints. In the Christian tradition, Saint Sarah is venerated in some cultures, particularly in the Romani community, where she is considered a patron saint.
The name has also been featured in significant literary works and translations, such as the King James Bible, which helped to solidify its presence in English-speaking cultures by the early 17th century. Culturally, the name Sarah has been associated with qualities of leadership and strength, reflecting its meaning of 'princess.' Variants and diminutives of the name, such as Sally or Sadie, have emerged over time, contributing to the name's enduring legacy.
The name Casarah, while less common, likely draws on the same roots and cultural significance, embodying the attributes associated with its more traditional counterpart.
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Casarah was first seen in the United States in 1987.
Casarah has ranked as high as #9571 nationally, which occurred in 1988, and has been most popular in California.
In the past 5 years the name Casarah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Casarah is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Casarah was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Casarah.
| Year | Total Births | Girl |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 8 | 8 |
| 1990 | 9 | 9 |
| 1989 | 10 | 10 |
| 1988 | 12 | 12 |
| 1987 | 7 | 7 |
Top States for Casarah (1988)
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 5 |