Holding steady, #5,099 for girls today.
Popularity of Saraiyah since 2007
Babies named Saraiyah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 17 |
| 2010s | 125 |
| 2020s | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Saraiyah is a contemporary American name that emerged in the mid-2000s, first recorded in 2007. It has never been extremely common; in its peak year of 2019, it ranked 5,099, and as of 2025 it retains this rank with about 1 in 64,291 babies given the name. Its trajectory has been stable, indicating it has maintained a modest but consistent level of use. The name is particularly favored in Florida, according to Social Security data. Saraiyah fits the modern trend of feminine names ending in -iyah, following the influence of names like Aaliyah. While its meaning is open to interpretation, parents may be drawn to its melodic sound and connection to the classic Sarah.
Saraiyah is a modern name that first appeared in U.S. records in 2007. It appears to be a creative spelling variant of Sarai, which itself is a form of Sarah, combined with the popular suffix -iyah seen in names like Aaliyah. The name Sarah derives from the Hebrew word for 'princess,' but this specific elaboration has no direct etymological precedent. Since the early 2000s, such -iyah endings have become fashionable in contemporary American naming.
Where Saraiyah is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sara, Rai, Yaya
Sibling names for Saraiyah
Names that share Saraiyah's style, for a brother or sister.
