Sarai

Sarai is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 699 girls in the United States.

Sarai at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Sarai

Sarai belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Sarai first appears in Social Security records in 1953. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #398 in 2007, and in 2024 699 babies received the name — 22,181 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Sarai in US records

First recorded (US)
1953
Best US rank
#398 in 2007
Peak year
2007
Babies named Sarai in 2024
699
Total since 1880
22,181

Sarai in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1997
Best rank
#1234 in 2018
Babies named Sarai in 2025
20
Total since 1996
334

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sarai mean?

The meaning of Sarai is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Sarai a boy or girl name?

Sarai is a girl name. In 2024, 699 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Sarai?

Sarai comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Sarai?

Sarai first appears in US records in 1953. Its best-ever ranking was #398 in 2007, and 699 babies were given the name in 2024.

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This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].