Holding steady.
Popularity of Sarha since 1934
Babies named Sarha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 56 |
| 1980s | 188 |
| 1990s | 120 |
| 2000s | 58 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Sarha is a rare variant spelling of the classic name Sarah, which has deep biblical roots meaning 'princess'. First recorded in the United States in 1934, Sarha saw its highest usage in 1986, though it has never entered the top 1000 rankings. The name's trajectory has been stable over recent decades, with no significant resurgence or decline. Its rarity makes it a distinctive alternative to the more common Sarah or Sara. Top states where Sarha has appeared are not reported, indicating its scattered and infrequent use across the country.
Sarha is a variant spelling of Sarah, derived from the Hebrew word 'שָׂרָה' (sarah), meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Old Testament, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. The name has been widely used in English-speaking countries since the Protestant Reformation, and the variant Sarha emerged as a less common respelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Sara, Sadie
Sibling names for Sarha
Names that share Sarha's style, for a brother or sister.
