Sariah Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sariah is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sariah?
Sariah is spelled S-A-R-I-A-H. The name has 6 letters.
Sariah at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- One proposed derivation of Sariah is from Hebrew elements meaning “princess” or “lady of the Lord.”
- Origin
- The name Sariah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins where it appears in religious texts.
- Pronunciation
- sah-RY-ah · 3 syllables
Sariah Popularity in 2025
Rank#950
Recorded Births271
- Girls usage rose 54 places to #950 and recorded 16 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sariah Mean?
One proposed derivation of Sariah is from Hebrew elements meaning “princess” or “lady of the Lord.”
Origin: The name Sariah is commonly associated with Hebrew origins where it appears in religious texts.
How Do You Pronounce Sariah?
Pronunciationsah-RY-ah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Sariah?
- History
- Sariah is mentioned in the Book of Mormon as the wife of Lehi.
Sariah Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 271 | #950 |
| 2024 | Girls | 255 | #1,004 |
| 2023 | Girls | 255 | #996 |
| 2022 | Girls | 307 | #904 |
| 2021 | Girls | 268 | #967 |
| 2020 | Girls | 325 | #840 |
| 2019 | Girls | 263 | #982 |
| 2018 | Girls | 321 | #845 |
| 2017 | Girls | 376 | #746 |
| 2016 | Girls | 326 | #863 |
| 2015 | Girls | 319 | #872 |
| 2014 | Girls | 363 | #772 |
| 2013 | Girls | 428 | #668 |
| 2012 | Girls | 438 | #649 |
| 2011 | Girls | 496 | #581 |
| 2010 | Girls | 452 | #647 |
| 2009 | Girls | 466 | #638 |
| 2008 | Girls | 463 | #662 |
| 2007 | Girls | 396 | #734 |
| 2006 | Girls | 336 | #812 |
| 2005 | Girls | 289 | #877 |
| 2004 | Girls | 225 | #1,034 |
| 2003 | Girls | 243 | #959 |
| 2002 | Girls | 206 | #1,044 |
When Was Sariah Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2011 · Girls
496 recorded births
National rank #581
2009 · Girls
466 recorded births
National rank #638
2008 · Girls
463 recorded births
National rank #662
2010 · Girls
452 recorded births
National rank #647
Where Sariah Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| UT | #440 | 9 |
| FL | #542 | 33 |
| GA | #581 | 18 |
| LA | #597 | 7 |
| AL | #633 | 7 |
| OK | #697 | 5 |
| NC | #729 | 13 |
| MD | #731 | 6 |