At a glance
- In short
- Sarahi is a sun-kissed twist on the timeless Hebrew name Sarah, and her story wanders from the desert tents of Genesis to the vibrant plazas of modern Latin America.
- U.S. rank 2025
- #914 of girl names
- Babies in 2025
- 287 (0.016% of girls)
- Trend
- Rising #1,214 in 2020 to #914 in 2025
- Peak
- #800 in 2005
- First recorded
- 1981
Meaning of Sarahi
Sarahi is a sun-kissed twist on the timeless Hebrew name Sarah, and her story wanders from the desert tents of Genesis to the vibrant plazas of modern Latin America. Linguists point out that the –í ending can be read as a Hebrew possessive, yielding the affectionate sense of “my princess,” yet she still carries the dignified crown of the original “princess” meaning—no actual tiara required. In Spanish she’s voiced sah-RAH-ee, three crisp syllables that dance like maracas; in American English she softens to sah-RAH-hee, a breezy cousin that still keeps its regal poise. Over the past three decades Sarahi has hovered in the 600-800 range of U.S. baby‐name charts, a quiet but steady heartbeat that mirrors the loyalty of families who cherish both their heritage and a dash of modern sparkle. She evokes warm adobe sunsets, the confidence of biblical matriarchs, and the playful promise of a child who will one day rule her own dreams with grace.
How to pronounce Sarahi
English
- Pronounced sah-RAH-hee /səˈrɑːhi/
Spanish
- Pronounced sah-RAH-ee /saˈra.i/
Popularity of Sarahi in the U.S.
Sarahi was the #914 girl name in the U.S. in 2025, with 287 babies. It peaked at #800 in 2005 and has been in the top 1,000 since 2022. It first appears in the records in 1981.
- Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
Year-by-year table, 1981–2025 45 rows
| Year | Babies | Rank | vs previous year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 287 | 914 | ▲ 21 |
| 2024 | 282 | 935 | ▲ 8 |
| 2023 | 279 | 943 | ▲ 25 |
| 2022 | 275 | 968 | ▲ 77 |
| 2021 | 241 | 1,045 | ▲ 169 |
| 2020 | 188 | 1,214 | ▼ 160 |
| 2019 | 243 | 1,054 | ▼ 15 |
| 2018 | 248 | 1,039 | ▲ 2 |
| 2017 | 248 | 1,041 | ▲ 62 |
| 2016 | 233 | 1,103 | ▼ 192 |
| 2015 | 301 | 911 | ▲ 141 |
| 2014 | 247 | 1,052 | ▼ 73 |
| 2013 | 257 | 979 | ▼ 7 |
| 2012 | 261 | 972 | ▼ 16 |
| 2011 | 267 | 956 | ▼ 60 |
| 2010 | 295 | 896 | ▲ 15 |
| 2009 | 297 | 911 | ▼ 27 |
| 2008 | 315 | 884 | ▲ 12 |
| 2007 | 308 | 896 | ▼ 49 |
| 2006 | 317 | 847 | ▼ 47 |
| 2005 | 323 | 800 | ▲ 90 |
| 2004 | 273 | 890 | ▲ 24 |
| 2003 | 260 | 914 | ▼ 39 |
| 2002 | 261 | 875 | ▲ 98 |
| 2001 | 221 | 973 | ▲ 62 |
| 2000 | 203 | 1,035 | ▲ 208 |
| 1999 | 151 | 1,243 | ▼ 114 |
| 1998 | 168 | 1,129 | ▲ 26 |
| 1997 | 160 | 1,155 | ▼ 227 |
| 1996 | 210 | 928 | ▲ 787 |
| 1995 | 85 | 1,715 | ▼ 27 |
| 1994 | 88 | 1,688 | ▲ 380 |
| 1993 | 66 | 2,068 | ▼ 9 |
| 1992 | 66 | 2,059 | ▼ 182 |
| 1991 | 75 | 1,877 | ▲ 440 |
| 1990 | 54 | 2,317 | ▲ 301 |
| 1989 | 43 | 2,618 | ▲ 477 |
| 1988 | 32 | 3,095 | ▲ 1,379 |
| 1987 | 18 | 4,474 | ▲ 985 |
| 1986 | 13 | 5,459 | ▲ 219 |
| 1985 | 12 | 5,678 | ▼ 712 |
| 1984 | 14 | 4,966 | ▲ 5,309 |
| 1983 | 5 | 10,275 | ▲ 243 |
| 1982 | 5 | 10,518 | ▼ 3,714 |
| 1981 | 9 | 6,804 | new |
Sarahi by state
Sarahi ranks #322 in Connecticut (2025).
Rank by state 14 states
| State | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Connecticut | 322 | 9 |
| California | 468 | 72 |
| Arizona | 515 | 13 |
| Maryland | 549 | 9 |
| Texas | 640 | 48 |
| Washington | 679 | 9 |
| Colorado | 789 | 6 |
| New York | 829 | 19 |
| Pennsylvania | 871 | 10 |
| New Jersey | 939 | 7 |
| Georgia | 984 | 9 |
| Illinois | 1,014 | 8 |
| North Carolina | 1,138 | 7 |
| Florida | 1,170 | 12 |
| U.S. territories | ||
| Puerto Rico | 218 | 5 |