Declining since 2015, #5,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Seerat since 2004
Babies named Seerat per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 12 |
| 2010s | 273 |
| 2020s | 154 |
Meaning & origin
Seerat is a rare given name in the United States, first appearing in birth records in 2004. Its peak year of use was 2014, when it ranked 5,917 and occurred at a rate of about 1 in 80,363 births. However, since 2015 its popularity has been falling, a trajectory shared by many newly adopted names. The name's highest concentration is in California, reflecting the state's diverse linguistic and cultural influences. Seerat's origins are ambiguous, likely drawing from Punjabi or Arabic roots, but its modern use in the U.S. is as a female name, often chosen by families seeking a distinctive yet culturally resonant option. Given its recent emergence and low frequency, Seerat remains an uncommon choice, favored by a small number of parents each year.
Seerat is a name of uncertain origin. It is sometimes considered a Punjabi name meaning "face" or "value," but it is also used in Muslim communities as a variant of Siraj ("lamp") or Sirat ("path"). The name first appeared in U.S. records in 2004 and has seen modest use, primarily in California.
Where Seerat is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: See
Sibling names for Seerat
Names that share Seerat's style, for a brother or sister.
