Sari
Sari is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess or noblewoman.
Origin and history
Sari is a name with multiple origins, most commonly used as a Hebrew name meaning princess or a Finnish diminutive of Sarah. In the United States, it has been a consistently rare given name, maintaining a modest presence over the decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,372 babies in the United States have been named Sari since 1880. It ranks #3056 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #2001.
States where it is most popular
- NY (62.8 %)
- CA (13.5 %)
- IL (11.5 %)
- NJ (3.6 %)
- FL (2.6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 56 |
| 1920-1930 | 10 |
| 1930-1940 | 90 |
| 1940-1950 | 175 |
| 1950-1960 | 495 |
| 1960-1970 | 476 |
| 1970-1980 | 487 |
| 1980-1990 | 438 |
| 1990-2000 | 360 |
| 2000-2010 | 389 |
| 2010-2019 | 296 |
| 2020-2029 | 100 |
Famous people named Sari
- Sari Maritza: Actress
- Sari Mercer: Actress, Model
Fun facts
- While known in Hebrew as a variation of Sarah, Sari is also extremely popular in Finland as an independent given name.
- Over 3,000 girls have been named Sari in the U.S. since 1880, keeping it a distinct and under-the-radar choice.