Girl name · Hebrew
Sarah
“princess, noblewoman”
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Common nicknames
Short-forms and diminutives parents often use for Sarah.
Explore Sarah further
Similar-feel alternatives, or middle-name candidates that pair well with Sarah — both ranked by the same scoring system (vibe overlap, syllable rhythm, origin compatibility).
About the name
Sarah is Hebrew for princess or noblewoman. She begins the story as Sarai and is renamed Sarah in Genesis 17 in the same passage where Abram becomes Abraham — a paired renaming that marks the covenant, and one of the few times a woman's name change is recorded at all.
She is a matriarch in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The name was a US top-10 name through the 1980s and 1990s and now sits at number 90, easing rather than collapsing.
Sadie began as a Sarah nickname and is now the more fashionable of the two. Two syllables want two or three (Sarah Josephine, Sarah Marguerite). On our vibe map it is Heirloom with Vintage Elegant polish.
More Hebrew names
Sarah sits in our Hebrew set — these share its roots.
All Hebrew names →Sarah — common questions
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is traditionally a girl name of Hebrew origin.
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah means “princess, noblewoman” of Hebrew origin. Sarah is Hebrew for princess or noblewoman. She begins the story as Sarai and is renamed Sarah in Genesis 17 in the same passage where Abram becomes Abraham — a paired renaming that marks the covenant, and one of the few times a woman's name change is recorded at all.
Where does the name Sarah come from?
Sarah is Hebrew in origin. She is a matriarch in Judaism, Christianity and Islam. The name was a US top-10 name through the 1980s and 1990s and now sits at number 90, easing rather than collapsing.
What are common nicknames for Sarah?
Sadie and Sasa — the short-forms parents most often use for Sarah.
How popular is Sarah?
Sarah did not make the top 1,000 girls' names in US Social Security Administration data for 2025, which makes it genuinely rare in the US.
Bring the name into the room
A couple of nice things named Sarah you might want for the nursery.