Sarrah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Sarrah originates from Hebrew, meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'. It evolved from the earlier form Sarai and has biblical significance as the wife of Abraham. The name signifies strength and femininity, with variants like Sarah and Sarey. It gained popularity during the Protestant Reformation and continues to be well-regarded today.
The name Sarrah is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Millennials (Gen Y) generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Sarrah has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in MidWest, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Sarrah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the G.I. Generation (1901-1927), it ranked 2634th out of 9107 names. Among the Silent Generation (1928-1945), it ranked 4402nd out of 9204 names. Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 8318th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 4838th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 2953rd out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 5402nd out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 15202nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Sarrah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Sarrah"
Pronunciation
/ˈsærə/
Origin
Hebrew
Etymology
The name Sarrah is derived from the Hebrew word 'שָׂרָה' (Sarah), meaning 'princess' or 'noblewoman'.
Meaning
Princess, noblewoman
Language Evolution
Sarah (Hebrew), Sarai (earlier form)
Biblical Background
In the Bible, Sarah is the wife of Abraham and the mother of Isaac, representing faith and motherhood.
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the Protestant Reformation and has remained common ever since.
Variants & Derivatives
Sarah, Sarai, Sarey
Modern Popularity & Image
Sarrah is perceived as a classic and elegant name, often associated with strength and grace.
Famous People
Sarah Jessica Parker, Sarah Michelle Gellar, Sarah Palin
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Sarrah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Sarrah"
"Sarrah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) | Girl | 2634th of 9107 | 205 |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) | Girl | 4402nd of 9204 | 75 |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 8318th of 12526 | 29 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 4838th of 19264 | 181 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 2953rd of 27321 | 582 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 5402nd of 35406 | 372 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 15202nd of 30306 | 53 |
Regional Popularity of "Sarrah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Sarrah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
95.27% 2798th/2937 |
- | - |
81.80% 3308th/4044 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
77.96% 2873rd/3685 |
- |
80.90% 4202nd/5194 |
43.50% 2748th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
73.66% 5497th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
State-by-State Popularity of "Sarrah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Sarrah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.