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Sariah is a feminine name used in Mormon. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Possibly from an alternate reading of Hebrew שׂריה (see Seraiah). In the Book of Mormon this is the name of Lehi's wife." It ranked #951 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, possibly from an alternate reading of Hebrew שׂריה (see Seraiah). In the Book of Mormon this is the name of Lehi's wife. The entry lists its usage as Mormon.
Editorial confidence: likely
Popularity
Sariah ranked #951 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #951 | ssa-2025 |
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sariah mean?
Behind the Name does not give Sariah a one-word meaning. It describes the name as follows: possibly from an alternate reading of Hebrew שׂריה.
Is Sariah a popular name?
Sariah ranked #951 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sariah a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sariah appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sariah — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
