Rising since 2017, #9,714 for boys today.
Popularity of Sair since 2001
Babies named Sair per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 52 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 50 |
Meaning & origin
Sair is an exceptionally rare masculine name in the United States, first appearing on the Social Security Administration's records in 2001. Its peak year of usage was 2013, after which it saw a decline before beginning a gradual rise again in 2017. As of 2025, the name ranks 9,714th, with approximately 1 in every 244,011 newborn boys receiving the name. The etymology of Sair is uncertain; it may be a modern respelling of the Irish name Saer, derived from the Old Irish word for 'craftsman', or it could be a surname or invented variation. Due to its rarity, the name has not appeared consistently in any U.S. state's top 1,000 and does not have strong regional associations. Parents choosing Sair today are likely drawn to its simple, one-syllable sound and its possible Irish heritage.
Sair is a rare modern name in the United States, first recorded in 2001. It may be a respelling or variant of the Irish name Saer, which derives from the Old Irish word saer meaning 'craftsman, carpenter'. Alternatively, it could be a surname or a creative coinage. Its usage remains uncommon, with a peak in 2013.
Sibling names for Sair
Names that share Sair's style, for a brother or sister.
