US Popularity Rank: 1878

Origin: Arabic

Meaning: Princess; God is ruler; Night Traveler; Clouds and rain that come at night

Sariah is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin. This name, which translates to “princess" or "God is ruler," has deep roots in Biblical tradition. Sariah also appears in the Book of Mormon as one of the principal ancestors of the Mormon people, alongside her husband Lehi. According to the Biblical telling, Sariah traveled alongside her husband through the wilderness to the Americas, regarded as the promised land by followers of the Latter Day Saint movement. The name Sariah has deep religious reverence for those involved in the Mormon church, but for those outside it, it also represents a character of strength and perseverance. Thanks to its Arabic roots, Sariah can also be a respelling of Sariya, meaning "night traveler" or "clouds and rain that come at night." You could choose Sariah for baby to pay tribute to your faith, celebrating their connection to the night, or to inspire these admirable characteristics in their future journey.