Sariah
How to say it: suh-RYE-uh · /səˈraɪə/
Variant of Seraiah; Hebrew: 'Yahweh is ruler'. Also prominent in Latter-day Saint scripture as a Book of Mormon name.
Sariah was the 400th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 271 babies (Social Security Administration). Its busiest decade was the 2010s, its births are up about 20% in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #361 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #400 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 271 |
| Share of births | 1 in 4,093 |
| Peak decade | 2010s |
| Change over 10 years | +20% |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #361 |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Close to its 2010s high, Sariah counts almost all its use to recent decades. A renewed rise is predicted for the next few years.
What goes with it
Flowing and soft with breathy lightness, it sings in three syllables. Ria offers a trim nickname, while Aaliyah mirrors its melody.
Nicknames
- Sari
- Ria
Honouring a Sariah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Sariah is about 1 in 171.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, Hebrew.
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