Sarah
Meaning of Sarah
Sarah is a timeless and elegant female name with roots in Hebrew, where it means "princess" or "noblewoman." The English pronunciation of Sarah is SAYR-uh (/ˈsɛrə/). A popular variation of the name is Sara.
In the United States, Sarah has been a beloved choice for parents over many decades. It has consistently ranked in the top 100 names since at least 1900, according to U.S. birth data. The name reached peak popularity between the years 1990 and 2002, where it consistently held a top ten ranking. Even today, Sarah remains a favorite choice for many parents, holding its place within the top 100 names.
The name carries a classic charm and royal connotation that continues to appeal to parents looking for a traditional yet stylish name for their daughters. Whether you're drawn to its beautiful simplicity or its regal meaning, Sarah could be an ideal choice for your baby girl.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as SAYR-uh (/ˈsɛrə/)
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Notable People Named Sarah
| Sarah Bernhardt was a renowned French stage actress known for her roles in popular French plays and for her pioneering work in sound recordings and motion pictures. |
| Sarah Michelle Gellar - Sarah Michelle Prinze is an American actress known for her roles in television and soap operas, including a Daytime Emmy Award-winning performance on All My Children. |
| Sarah Brightman is a multi-talented English classical crossover soprano singer, actress, and dancer. |
| Sarah Geronimo - Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo, also known as the "Popstar Royalty," is a versatile Filipino singer and actress who has received numerous awards for her outstanding performances. |
| Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, was a highly influential English courtier known for her close relationship with Queen Anne of Great Britain. |
| Sarah Jessica Parker is an award-winning American actress and television producer, recognized for her influential contributions to the entertainment industry. |
| Sarah McLachlan is a Canadian singer-songwriter who has sold over 40 million albums worldwide and is known for her Grammy-winning album Surfacing and for founding the Lilith Fair tour. |
| Sarah Catharine Paulson is an award-winning American actress recognized for her talent and influence in the entertainment industry. |
| Sarah Ellen Polley is a Canadian filmmaker, writer, political activist, and retired actress known for her roles in television series and feature films. |
| Sarah Jane Brown, also known as Sarah Brown, is an English advocate for global health and education, as well as the founder and president of the children's charity Theirworld. |
| Sarah Harding was an English singer, model, and actress who rose to fame as a member of the successful girl group Girls Aloud. |
| Sarah Josepha Hale - Sarah Josepha Buell Hale was an influential American writer, activist, and editor who campaigned for the creation of Thanksgiving and authored the nursery rhyme "Mary Had a Little Lamb." |
| Dame Sarah Joanne Storey is a highly successful British Paralympic athlete with 28 Paralympic medals, including 17 gold medals, making her the most decorated British Paralympian of all time. |
| Sarah Blaffer Hrdy - Sarah Hrdy is an influential American anthropologist and primatologist known for her significant contributions to evolutionary psychology and sociobiology, particularly in the understanding of female behavior in nonhuman and human primates. |
| Sarah Harriet Burney, daughter of Charles Burney and half-sister of Frances Burney, was an English novelist with intermittent success. |
