Rising since 1987, #6,838 for girls today.
Popularity of Sarae since 1969
Babies named Sarae per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 26 |
| 1990s | 59 |
| 2000s | 158 |
| 2010s | 145 |
| 2020s | 71 |
Meaning & origin
Sarae is an uncommon modern name that appears to be a variant of the classic Sarah, possibly influenced by the biblical Sarai. It first entered U.S. records in 1969, but its usage has remained minimal. The name saw a modest peak in 2011, when it ranked 6,838 and occurred once in every 100,454 births. Since then, its trajectory has been rising slowly, recovering from a trough in the late 1980s. Despite its rarity, Sarae’s phonetic similarity to Sarah gives it a familiar yet distinctive sound. It has not been recorded in any top state rankings, reflecting its scattered use across the country.
Sarae is a rare modern coinage, likely influenced by the Hebrew name Sarah (meaning 'princess') or its variant Sarai. It may also be a respelling of the biblical name Sarai. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1969 but has never been common, with its peak usage in 2011 at rank 6,838 and a 1-in-100,454 frequency that year.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sari, Rae
Sibling names for Sarae
Names that share Sarae's style, for a brother or sister.
