Rising since 2007, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Saraiya since 2004
Babies named Saraiya per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 100 |
Meaning & origin
Saraiya is a modern American name that first appeared on the U.S. Social Security list in 2004. It reached a peak rank of 5,917 in 2017, with roughly 1 in 80,363 girls receiving the name in 2025. Since 2007, its trajectory has been rising, reflecting a pattern of parent creativity. The name's origins are unclear, but it may be a respelling of Saraya, possibly influenced by Hebrew Sarah or Arabic words for 'clouds'. Saraiya has not been recorded in any top state lists, indicating broad but low usage. As a twenty-first century coinage, it carries no deep historical or cultural baggage, appealing to those seeking a distinctive yet feminine sound.
Saraiya first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2004, suggesting it is a modern coinage. It may be a creative spelling of Saraya, which itself has uncertain roots, sometimes linked to Hebrew Sarah ('princess') or Arabic sara' ('clouds'). The name has gradually increased in usage since the late 2000s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sara, Rai, Aya
Sibling names for Saraiya
Names that share Saraiya's style, for a brother or sister.
