Sariah
Sariah is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
Princess of Yahweh or Jehovah is ruler.
Origin and history
Sariah is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'princess of Yahweh' or 'Jehovah is ruler'. While derived from Biblical roots, it gained significant popularity in Latter-day Saint culture where it appears in the Book of Mormon. In recent decades, it has seen steady usage across the broader United States as an alternative to Sarah and Mariah.
Popularity in the United States
9,594 babies in the United States have been named Sariah since 1880. It ranks #1692 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #896.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.2 %)
- TX (12.6 %)
- FL (10.3 %)
- NY (7 %)
- UT (6 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 136 |
| 1980-1990 | 187 |
| 1990-2000 | 814 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,988 |
| 2010-2019 | 3,782 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,681 |
Nicknames
Sari, RiRi
Fun facts
- In Latter-day Saint scripture, Sariah is the matriarch who travels with her family from Jerusalem into the wilderness.
- The name shares the ancient Hebrew element 'Sar' (princess) with Sarah, combined with the divine name element 'Jah'.