Find out how popular the first name Sarrah has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Sarrah by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Sarrah is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Sarrah.

The history of the first name Sarrah

The name Sarrah is a variant spelling of the Hebrew name Sarah, which derives from the Hebrew word שָׂרָה (sarah), meaning "princess" or "noblewoman". The name has been recorded in various ancient texts and scriptures, including the Hebrew Bible, where Sarah is the name of the wife of the biblical patriarch Abraham.

The earliest recorded instance of the name Sarah dates back to around the 18th century BCE, when it was mentioned in the Book of Genesis. Sarah was described as a beautiful and virtuous woman who, despite being barren for many years, eventually gave birth to Isaac, considered a pivotal figure in the Abrahamic religions.

Throughout history, several notable women have been named Sarrah or Sarah. One of the earliest was Sarah, the daughter of Asher, a figure mentioned in the Book of Numbers in the Hebrew Bible, which is believed to have been written between the 8th and 6th centuries BCE.

In the Middle Ages, Sarah was a relatively common name among Jewish communities. One notable bearer was Sarah Bas Tovim, a 14th-century Jewish scholar and poet from Spain, who was known for her religious writings and her expertise in Jewish law.

During the Renaissance period, Sarah Coakley (1565-1624) was an English writer and translator who is credited with translating several works from Latin and Greek into English, including the writings of the Roman philosopher Seneca.

In the 19th century, Sarah Bernhardt (1844-1923) was a renowned French actress, known for her performances in plays by authors such as Victor Hugo and Alexandre Dumas fils. She was also a skilled sculptor and painter, and is considered one of the greatest actresses of all time.

Another famous Sarrah was Sarah Breedlove, better known as Madam C.J. Walker (1867-1919), an African American entrepreneur and philanthropist who became one of the first self-made female millionaires in the United States through her successful line of hair care products and cosmetics for Black women.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

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