Declining since 2010, #950 for girls today.
Popularity of Sariah since 1969
Babies named Sariah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 136 |
| 1980s | 187 |
| 1990s | 814 |
| 2000s | 2,988 |
| 2010s | 3,782 |
| 2020s | 1,681 |
Meaning & origin
Sariah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1969 and reached its peak popularity in 2011, when it ranked highest. Since 2010, its usage has been falling, but it remains a distinctive choice, especially in states like Utah, Louisiana, and Georgia. With a 1-in-5,931 occurrence rate in 2025, Sariah is uncommon but familiar within communities that appreciate its connections to religious heritage and its melodic sound. The name's etymology, rooted in Hebrew elements and amplified by its literary significance, gives it a meaningful depth without relying on passing trends.
Sariah is a name from the Book of Mormon, appearing as the wife of Lehi. It is widely considered a variant of Sarah, meaning "princess" in Hebrew, with the suffix -iah meaning "of the Lord." The name likely follows the same pattern as other theophoric names like Isaiah or Jeremiah, effectively translating to "princess of the Lord." It has been used primarily within Latter-day Saint communities since the mid-20th century.
Where Sariah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state. Press play or drag the slider to watch it move across the decades. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Ria, Sia
Sibling names for Sariah
Names that share Sariah's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Nephi, Abigail, Rachel, Hannah, Eliza, Jariah, Zaniah, Aariah, Damaria, Jisselle, Kelise, Malaysha, Mikalah, Sarayah, Talaysia, Taniah, Tariah, Zalayah, Zamaria, Zamiah, Zarriah, Zaryah, Araiyah, Dailany, Dariah, Esbeidy, Jazarah, Kataleyah, Kayliah, Khalise, Lyniah, Naviah, Taleyah, Tamyia, Xiamara, Yariah, Zaiyah, Diavian, Laryah, Naliya, Nyriah, Ahnyla, Amilyah, Ariannie, Azyria, Cyriah, Daleiza, Dariyah, Deziah, Jahzaria, Jonai, Keiyana, Marijah, Mauriah, Melayah, Nikaya, Sahory, Semaya, Taziyah, Zeriyah
Brothers: Joseph, Samuel, Ethan, Isaiah, Levi, Jasiel, Abisai, Kaveon, Nasiah, Yeriel, Dezmin, Lehi, Nessiah, Teancum, Ziair, Isaiyah, Jaevian, Jakyri, Joziyah, Kadarrius, Malahki, Sadiel, Sosaia
