Sarai

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A few things about Sarai you might not know, from US birth records. Handy for convincing a partner, or a grandparent.

• 👶How commonAbout 1 in every 2,193 baby girls born in the US in 2025 was named Sarai, 733 babies in all. In a typical school of 500 kids, your Sarai would very likely be the only one.
• 📜HistorySarai first shows up in US birth records in 1953, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 72 years since.
• 🏆Best yearIts best year was 2007, when it reached #398.
• 🚀TrendSarai has climbed 48 places in the US rankings over the last five years and now sits at #424. Fast risers like this often keep climbing, so expect to hear it more.
• 📍Where it's lovedSarai is most popular in Washington, D.C., where it ranks #150, followed by Rhode Island (#180) and Louisiana (#224). It's in the top 1,000 in 34 states.
• 💬MeaningIn Hebrew, Sarai means “princess”.

About the name Sarai

Sarai is a girl name meaning “princess”. It has 5 letters and 2 syllables, starting with S and ending in “-rai”. US birth records list Sarai for girls from 1953 to 2025, in 68 of those 73 years. Its best year was 2007, when it ranked #398 among girl names. In 2025 it ranked #424, with 733 babies.