Sariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3333 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sariah in their class.
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UK Rank 2025
#3333
US Rank #951
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About the Name Sariah
Sariah has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 249 places in five years. It was most popular in 2009 at #1596 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 1996.
Sariah is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sariah in their class.
In the US it ranks even higher at #996, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Sariah
Unlikely. With around 7 UK babies named Sariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sariah in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Sariah is rising: up 114 places since 2020, to #3,333 in 2025. Its best recorded position was #1,596 in 2009.
Sariah is more popular in the US (#996) than in the UK (#3696). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Sariah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Sariahs in the wild.
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UK babies named Sariah (2025)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
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In a school of 600
↑ 114 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Sariah
Almost certainly the only Sariah in the class
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UK Popularity (1996–2025)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2020–2025)
Rank · SSA official data
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