Back to Baby Names

Sarah vs Norah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Sarah

Girl #95 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Hebrew English French Arabic Christian Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#95
Total SSA Count
2,697
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Similar Names

Popularity Comparison

Sarah Rank #95
Norah Rank #223

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 vs #223 for Norah.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Sarah or Norah more popular?

Sarah is more popular, ranked #95 compared to Norah at #223 in the United States.

What do Sarah and Norah mean?

Sarah means "princess, noblewoman" (Hebrew origin). Norah means "honor, honorable" (Latin via Irish origin).

Are Sarah and Norah boy or girl names?

Sarah is primarily a girl name. Norah is primarily a girl name.

More Comparisons