Sarah

Meaning of Sarah

Sarah means "princess" or "noblewoman."

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

Popularity of Sarah

Sarah has held fairly steady, sitting around #90 in 2025 after peaking at #5 in 2000.

Notable people named Sarah

• Sarah Jessica Parker
  Actress, "Sex and the City"
• Sarah Michelle Gellar
  Actress, "Buffy" star
• Sarah Silverman
  Comedian and actress
• Sarah Palin
  Former Governor of Alaska
• Sarah Vaughan
  Jazz singer

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Questions about the name Sarah

What does the name Sarah mean?

Sarah means sarah means "princess" or "noblewoman.", and it comes from Hebrew origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Sarah?

In 2025, Sarah ranked #90 for girls, up from #95 the year before.

When was Sarah most popular?

Sarah peaked at #5 in 2000.