Sarah
Meaning: Princess; noblewoman
Origin: Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #2
Total births: 28,346
History: Sarah was one of Australia's most popular names from the 1980s through the 2000s. The name has a timeless quality that Australian parents love — classic without being stuffy. Sarah represents the generation of Australian women who grew up with equal opportunity as a given.
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Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2021) | #96 |
| Babies named Sarah in 2021 | 79 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 28,346 |
| Peak year | 1986 (1,205 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #2 |
| Years in records | 1965–2021 (57 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 41 spots |
Frequently asked about Sarah
What does the name Sarah mean?
Sarah means “Princess; noblewoman” from Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank roots.
What is the origin of the name Sarah?
Sarah has Hebrew — from Sarah (שָׂרָה), meaning princess or lady of high rank origin. The traditional meaning is “Princess; noblewoman”.
How popular is Sarah in Australia?
Sarah ranked #96 in Australia in 2021 — given to 79 babies that year.
When was Sarah most popular?
Sarah peaked in 1986 with 1,205 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Sarah a boy or girl name?
Sarah is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Sarahs in registered births are female.
Is the name Sarah rising or falling in popularity?
Sarah has fallen 41 spots in the rankings over the last 5 years in Australia — from #55 in 2016 to #96 in 2021.
How long has Sarah been recorded in Australia?
Sarah appears in birth records in Australia across 57 years — from 1965 through 2021.