Sarayah Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationsah-RAY-ah / /səˈreɪə/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
princess (Hebrew); a variation of Sarah (Arabic)
Historical & Cultural Background
In Hebrew, Sarayah is derived from 'Sarah,' meaning princess, which has biblical significance as the wife of Abraham. In Arabic, it is often considered a variation of Sarah, carrying similar connotations of nobility and respect.
Similar Names
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Variants
- Sarai
- Sarah
- Saray
International Variants
- Sarai (Spanish)
- Sara (Italian)
- Zahra (Arabic)
Famous people named Sarayah
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Fictional characters named Sarayah
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Sarayah was first seen in the United States in 1996. Sarayah has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in Texas, Florida, California, Georgia, and New York. In the past 5 years the name Sarayah has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Sarayah (2024)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TX | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1996 | 8 |
| 1999 | 6 |
| 2001 | 8 |
| 2002 | 6 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 10 |
| 2005 | 19 |
| 2006 | 18 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 21 |
| 2009 | 19 |
| 2010 | 25 |
| 2011 | 25 |
| 2012 | 34 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2014 | 25 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 39 |
| 2018 | 39 |
| 2019 | 37 |
| 2020 | 34 |
| 2021 | 33 |
| 2022 | 29 |
| 2023 | 42 |
| 2024 | 40 |