Sarang

Meaning & origin

Sarang entered U.S. birth records in 2007, a modern Korean name that directly evokes the word for love. Though relatively rare, it has shown a rising trajectory since 2020 and reached its peak rank in 2022. The name's increasing visibility reflects growing interest in Korean culture internationally, though it remains uncommon enough that in 2025 only about 1 in 229,610 babies received the name. As a unisex choice, it offers a straightforward meaning that resonates across cultures.

Sarang is derived from the Korean word '사랑' (sarang), meaning 'love'. While used as a given name primarily in South Korea, it has gained some international usage as a unisex name. It is a modern coinage that draws on a common noun rather than traditional Sino-Korean vocabulary.