Holding steady, #8,362 for girls today.
Popularity of Saraiah since 1999
Babies named Saraiah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 7 |
| 2000s | 88 |
| 2010s | 132 |
| 2020s | 63 |
Meaning & origin
Saraiah is a modern feminine name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1999. As of 2025, it ranks 8,362 in popularity, with an estimated 1 in every 133,939 baby girls receiving the name. It reached its peak usage in 2011, but has remained at consistently low levels since then. The name's origin is unclear; it likely represents a creative modern formation drawing on the sounds of established names like Sarah or the biblical Seriah, combined with the popular suffix '-ia'. While not tied to any specific state or region, its rarity gives it a distinctive quality.
Saraiah first appeared in U.S. records in 1999. It is likely a modern coinage combining the popular name Sarah (from Hebrew, 'princess') or the Hebrew name Seriah (from the Bible) with a fashionable '-ia' suffix. The name has remained stable in usage since the 2010s, never reaching widespread popularity.
Sibling names for Saraiah
Names that share Saraiah's style, for a brother or sister.
