How Many People Are Named Sariah?
Complete statistics for the name Sariah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Sariah means 'princess' in Hebrew, making it a regal choice. Only 1 in 35,744 Americans are named Sariah, with around 9,232 living today. The majority, 92%, are under 30, giving it a decidedly modern vibe.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Traditionally, life-path number 11 represents a spiritual leader or visionary.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 16All 9,319 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).
📈 Popularity Over Time
Peak: 2011Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Sariah Through the Generations
Sariah peaked in popularity in 2011 with 496 births, but its overall trend shows a slow decline since then. With an average age of just 16, people named Sariah are overwhelmingly young, with 8,573 under 30 and only 746 aged between 30 and 60. This name's prevalence is concentrated among younger generations, reflecting its status as a relatively new addition to the American naming landscape.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Sariah's Hebrew roots
📄 About the Name Sariah
How Many People Have the Name Sariah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 9,232 people in the United States currently share the name Sariah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 35,744 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Sariah a Common or Rare Name?
Sariah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.
What Does the Name Sariah Mean?
Sariah means "princess" and comes from Hebrew origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 11.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Sariah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Sariah Most Popular?
The name Sariah reached peak popularity in 2011, with 496 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How Is This Data Calculated?
All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many people are named Sariah?
Approximately 9,232 people named Sariah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 9,319. That works out to roughly 1 in 35,744 Americans.
Is Sariah a rare name?
Sariah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 35,744 Americans has this name.
What does the name Sariah mean?
Sariah means "princess" and comes from Hebrew origins.
Is Sariah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sariah are male and 100% are female.
When was Sariah most popular?
Sariah peaked in 2011 with 496 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
How accurate are these statistics?
All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.