Sally

Meaning of Sally

Sally is a diminutive of Sarah, meaning "princess". It can also mean "lady."

Sally has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sally

After ranking as high as #705 in 2000, Sally has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Sally

• Sally Field
  American actress and director
• Sally Ride
  First American woman in space
• Sally Struthers
  American actress and activist
• Sally Hawkins
  British actress
• Sally Kellerman
  American actress

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Questions about the name Sally

What does the name Sally mean?

Sally means sally is a diminutive of sarah, meaning "princess". it can also mean "lady.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Sally a boy's or a girl's name?

Sally is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sally?

Sally did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Sally most popular?

Sally peaked at #705 in 2000.