Sarai Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Sarai is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Sarai?
Sarai is spelled S-A-R-A-I. The name has 5 letters.
Sarai at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Sarai means “my princess” or “lady” in Hebrew.
- Origin
- Sarai is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with biblical texts.
- Pronunciation
- sah-RYE · 2 syllables
Sarai Popularity in 2025
Rank#424
Recorded Births733
- Girls usage rose 20 places to #424 and recorded 31 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Sarai Mean?
Sarai means “my princess” or “lady” in Hebrew.
Origin: Sarai is a name of Hebrew origin, commonly associated with biblical texts.
How Do You Pronounce Sarai?
Pronunciationsah-RYE
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Sarai?
- History
- The name Sarai appears in Hebrew scripture as the original name of the biblical figure later known as Sarah.
Sarai Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 733 | #424 |
| 2024 | Girls | 702 | #444 |
| 2023 | Girls | 749 | #408 |
| 2022 | Girls | 737 | #429 |
| 2021 | Girls | 685 | #458 |
| 2020 | Girls | 650 | #472 |
| 2019 | Girls | 728 | #437 |
| 2018 | Girls | 756 | #409 |
| 2017 | Girls | 720 | #440 |
| 2016 | Girls | 645 | #484 |
| 2015 | Girls | 722 | #438 |
| 2014 | Girls | 714 | #448 |
| 2013 | Girls | 725 | #419 |
| 2012 | Girls | 757 | #415 |
| 2011 | Girls | 701 | #443 |
| 2010 | Girls | 741 | #424 |
| 2009 | Girls | 786 | #401 |
| 2008 | Girls | 798 | #404 |
| 2007 | Girls | 818 | #398 |
| 2006 | Girls | 720 | #443 |
| 2005 | Girls | 656 | #463 |
| 2004 | Girls | 623 | #473 |
| 2003 | Girls | 642 | #464 |
| 2002 | Girls | 528 | #518 |
When Was Sarai Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2007 · Girls
818 recorded births
National rank #398
2008 · Girls
798 recorded births
National rank #404
2009 · Girls
786 recorded births
National rank #401
2012 · Girls
757 recorded births
National rank #415
Where Sarai Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| RI | #180 | 5 |
| LA | #224 | 19 |
| FL | #248 | 77 |
| CT | #248 | 13 |
| NJ | #276 | 30 |
| GA | #305 | 34 |
| NY | #326 | 52 |