Sarrah Girl

Popularity: #943 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAR-uh //ˈsɛrə//

Origin: Hebrew; Arabic

Meaning: Hebrew: princess; Arabic: pure

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Sarrah is a variant of the more commonly known name Sarah, which has its roots in the Hebrew language. The original Hebrew form, 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 adopted into Greek as Σάρα (Sara) and subsequently into Latin as Sara, which facilitated its entry into various European languages, including Old French and Middle English, before becoming established in modern English as Sarah and its variants, including Sarrah. Throughout history, the name Sarah has been borne by numerous notable figures, contributing to its enduring legacy.

In the biblical narrative, Sarah is recognized for her role in the covenant between God and Abraham, which is a foundational story in the Abrahamic faiths. The name has also appeared in various literary works and religious texts, including the Septuagint, the Greek translation of the Hebrew Bible, and the Vulgate, the Latin translation, which helped to disseminate the name further across cultures and languages.

Culturally, the name Sarrah, like its root Sarah, carries connotations of strength, nobility, and leadership, reflecting the qualities associated with its biblical namesake. The name has been embraced in various forms across different cultures, often symbolizing a sense of dignity and grace.

In some traditions, diminutives such as Sally or Sadie have emerged, showcasing the name's adaptability and continued relevance through the centuries. Overall, Sarrah's historical and cultural significance is deeply intertwined with its biblical origins, making it a name rich in meaning and tradition.

Famous people named Sarrah

In this section, you will find notable people named Sarrah. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Sarrah who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Sarrah who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Sarrah Strimel is a singer and songwriter best known for her work in the indie music scene.

Sarrah K. is a visual artist best known for her contemporary art installations and exhibitions.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Sarrah, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

HannahMiriamLeahRachelAbigailNaomi

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Sarrah. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

SaraiSabrinaSiennaSelahSierraSophieSamantha

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sarrah was first seen in the United States in 1882.

Sarrah has ranked as high as #3317 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in California, Texas, Indiana, Ohio, and Michigan.

In the past 5 years the name Sarrah has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Sarrah 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 Sarrah 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 Sarrah.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 5 5
2024 7 7
2023 5 5
2022 6 6
2019 5 5
2018 6 6
2017 5 5
2016 7 7
2015 6 6
2014 6 6
2012 12 12
2011 11 11
2010 16 16
2009 19 19
2008 10 10
2007 18 18
2006 22 22
2005 16 16
2004 25 25
2003 26 26
2002 27 27
2001 28 28
2000 31 31
1999 40 40
1998 35 35
1997 37 37
1996 39 39
1995 43 43
1994 42 42
1993 38 38
1992 30 30
1991 42 42
1990 37 37
1989 36 36
1988 43 43
1987 40 40
1986 33 33
1985 29 29
1984 32 32
1983 29 29
1982 30 30
1981 39 39
1980 33 33
1979 31 31
1978 35 35
1977 45 45
1976 15 15
1975 10 10
1974 7 7
1966 5 5
1961 5 5
1952 5 5
1950 5 5
1947 6 6
1946 8 8
1940 5 5
1939 8 8
1938 9 9
1937 9 9
1936 5 5
1935 5 5
1932 6 6
1931 6 6
1930 6 6
1929 9 9
1928 7 7
1927 10 10
1926 13 13
1925 11 11
1924 19 19
1923 10 10
1922 11 11
1921 12 12
1920 12 12
1919 14 14
1918 8 8
1916 14 14
1915 12 12
1914 10 10
1913 15 15
1908 5 5
1907 5 5
1905 9 9
1904 5 5
1902 10 10
1900 14 14
1899 7 7
1898 8 8
1897 8 8
1896 11 11
1895 8 8
1894 8 8
1892 11 11
1891 8 8
1889 6 6
1888 12 12
1887 6 6
1886 6 6
1885 8 8
1883 5 5
1882 7 7

Top States for Sarrah (2002)

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
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