Will my child share the name Sariah with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 6 UK babies named Sariah per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sariah in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sariah becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sariah has been declining in UK popularity, dropping 249 places in the last five years. Its peak was #1596 in 2009. Choosing it now means she is likely to be among the last of her generation with this name.

Is Sariah popular in the US as well as the UK?

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.

Is Sariah a popular baby name in the United States?

Sariah does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

NameInClass Baby name predictor

👧 Girl's name 💎 Relatively Unique UK #3696

Sariah

Sariah is a distinctive choice, ranked #3696 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Sariah in their class.

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UK Rank 2024

#3696

US Rank #996

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 distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.

In the US it ranks even higher at #996, where it enjoys a particularly strong following.