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Sari

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Pronounced SAH-ree /ˈsɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A pet form of Sarah/Sarai — from Hebrew, 'a princess; a noblewoman'; also a Finnish form and the name of the Indian garment; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A princess: Sari pets Sarah — 'a princess'. Crisp, lyrical, and warm. Used for both sexes (here for girls; said 'SAH-ree').
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningA pet form of Sarah/Sarai — from Hebrew, 'a princess; a noblewoman'; also a Finnish form and the name of the Indian garment; used for both sexes; here for girls; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#6858 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2007
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,360

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200719122024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sari is a pet form of Sarah/Sarai — from Hebrew, 'a princess; a noblewoman'; it is also a Finnish form of Sarah and the name of the draped Indian garment (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, lyrical name, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished).

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish, Finnish, and other families. Rare, a-princess at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Sarah means 'a princess; a noblewoman' in Hebrew — Sari is a crisp pet form (also a Finnish form and the name of the Indian garment) — used for both sexes (here for girls; the routes are layered; said 'SAH-ree').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Sarah — routes layered

Variations

SarahSaraiSarie

Nicknames

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If you like Sari…

Sarah— the root name
Sarai— a kin form
Sadie— a sound-neighbor Sar-/Sa- girls' name
Mari— another short -ari girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sari mean?

Sari pets Sarah — Hebrew 'a princess; a noblewoman'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Sari?

It's said SAH-ree /ˈsɑ.ri/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sari a boy or girl name?

Sari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Sari?

Sari is a rare name in the U.S.

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