Rising since 2016, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sairah since 1985
Babies named Sairah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2003, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sairah's real moment was 2024.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 13 |
| 1990s | 44 |
| 2000s | 63 |
| 2010s | 41 |
| 2020s | 39 |
Meaning & origin
Sairah is a modern English respelling of Sarah, a name that has been popular for centuries across many cultures. Its peak popularity occurred in 2024, though it remains uncommon, ranking 14,942 in 2025 with about 1 in every 321,453 newborn girls receiving the name. The name has been rising in use since 2016, reflecting a broader trend of creative phonetic spellings. While not among the most popular names, its distinctive spelling offers a fresh take on a classic.
Sairah is a modern English respelling of the name Sarah, which is derived from the Hebrew word שָׂרָה (sarah), meaning 'princess' or 'lady'. The spelling with an 'i' became more common in the late 20th century, reflecting a trend of creative phonetic adaptations.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sai, Rah
Sibling names for Sairah
Names that share Sairah's style, for a brother or sister.
