Declining since 2007, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Sari since 1912
Babies named Sari per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2007, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sari's real moment was 1975.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 56 |
| 1920s | 10 |
| 1930s | 90 |
| 1940s | 175 |
| 1950s | 495 |
| 1960s | 476 |
| 1970s | 487 |
| 1980s | 438 |
| 1990s | 360 |
| 2000s | 389 |
| 2010s | 296 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Sari is a Hebrew name meaning 'princess', a modern diminutive of the biblical Sarah. Despite its royal connotations, Sari remains relatively rare in the United States. In 2025, it ranked 8,362, with about 1 in 133,939 newborns receiving the name. Its peak popularity occurred in 1975, though it has been in use since at least 1912. The name has seen a general decline since 2007. Sari is most often used for girls, with occasional unisex appeal. Its simplicity and cross-cultural recognition make it a distinctive choice for families seeking a name with biblical roots but a modern feel.
Sari is a modern Hebrew name, a diminutive or variant of Sarah, which itself means 'princess' or 'lady' in Hebrew. The name Sarah appears in the Bible as the wife of Abraham, making the root deeply significant in Jewish tradition. Sari emerged as a standalone name in the early 20th century and has been used in English-speaking countries as well.
Nicknames & variants
Sibling names for Sari
Names that share Sari's style, for a brother or sister.
