Sarah is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #131 in 2022 with 384 recorded births. This places Sarah in the top 2% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 1996 with 3,111 births ranking #18. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 87.7%. In 2022, approximately 1 in every 686 girls born was named Sarah. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Sarah is one of the great biblical classics and means 'princess'. It feels dignified, familiar, and very durable.
The name has been used widely for centuries across Jewish, Christian, and Muslim traditions. Its clear meaning and long history have helped it remain strong through many naming eras.