Girl nameCurrently #445 in the USSteady
Sarai
2 syllablesPeak year: 20075 lettersStarts with S
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Sarai's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Sarai's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Sarai |
|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 |
| 1958 | 8 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1960 | 7 |
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 9 |
| 1964 | 16 |
| 1965 | 12 |
| 1966 | 14 |
| 1967 | 15 |
| 1968 | 21 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 21 |
| 1971 | 16 |
| 1972 | 25 |
| 1973 | 19 |
| 1974 | 32 |
| 1975 | 30 |
| 1976 | 43 |
| 1977 | 56 |
| 1978 | 46 |
| 1979 | 74 |
| 1980 | 84 |
| 1981 | 79 |
| 1982 | 89 |
| 1983 | 85 |
| 1984 | 108 |
| 1985 | 134 |
| 1986 | 128 |
| 1987 | 166 |
| 1988 | 145 |
| 1989 | 181 |
| 1990 | 220 |
| 1991 | 253 |
| 1992 | 253 |
| 1993 | 286 |
| 1994 | 285 |
| 1995 | 345 |
| 1996 | 393 |
| 1997 | 377 |
| 1998 | 391 |
| 1999 | 446 |
| 2000 | 465 |
| 2001 | 480 |
| 2002 | 528 |
| 2003 | 642 |
| 2004 | 623 |
| 2005 | 656 |
| 2006 | 720 |
| 2007 | 818 |
| 2008 | 798 |
| 2009 | 786 |
| 2010 | 741 |
| 2011 | 701 |
| 2012 | 756 |
| 2013 | 725 |
| 2014 | 714 |
| 2015 | 722 |
| 2016 | 645 |
| 2017 | 720 |
| 2018 | 755 |
| 2019 | 728 |
| 2020 | 650 |
| 2021 | 685 |
| 2022 | 737 |
| 2023 | 749 |
| 2024 | 699 |
Sarai through the decades
- Sarai peaked in 2007, when 818 babies were named Sarai in the US.
- The 2010s were Sarai's strongest decade, averaging 721 births a year.
- Sarai currently ranks #445 in the US and is holding steady.