A 1880s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Sarrah since 1882
Babies named Sarrah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1977, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sarrah's real moment was 1888.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 50 |
| 1890s | 69 |
| 1900s | 48 |
| 1910s | 73 |
| 1920s | 114 |
| 1930s | 54 |
| 1940s | 19 |
| 1950s | 10 |
| 1960s | 10 |
| 1970s | 143 |
| 1980s | 344 |
| 1990s | 383 |
| 2000s | 222 |
| 2010s | 74 |
| 2020s | 23 |
Meaning & origin
Sarrah represents a minor spelling variant of the enduring name Sarah, a name that has been borne by one of the most prominent matriarchs in the Judeo-Christian tradition. The name first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1882, and its usage has been minimal throughout history, with a peak year of 1888 when slightly more babies received the name than in other years. After a decline, the name has seen a gradual uptick in usage since 2020, though it remains uncommon, with roughly one in every 321,453 newborns given the name in 2025. The variant spelling Sarrah likely emerged from phonetic or regional influences, but it has never approached the popularity of the standard Sarah. Parents today who choose Sarrah are often aiming for a distinctive twist on a classic, while maintaining the name's biblical and cultural resonance.
Sarrah is a variant spelling of Sarah, derived from the Hebrew name שָׂרָה (Sara), meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. In the Old Testament, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac. The spelling Sarrah emerged as a lesser-used variant, possibly influenced by the doubled 'r' in some Romance languages.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sara, Sadie, Rah
Sibling names for Sarrah
Names that share Sarrah's style, for a brother or sister.
