Sarai predates Sarah in the Book of Genesis, the original name of Abraham's wife before God lengthened it to Sarah, princess. The Hebrew root conveys noble or contentious, depending on the commentator, and carries the weight of one of the Bible's founding mothers. Pronounced sah-RYE in English or sah-rah-EE in Spanish, the name has become a beloved choice in Latino households in the U.S., pulling it to rank 445. The two syllables are open and airy, ending on a rising vowel that gives the name unusual lift. Ancient, scriptural, cross-cultural, and quietly luminous, Sarai is a classic hiding in plain sight.
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1880 to today
US SSA data. Lower rank number means more popular. A flat line at the top of the chart means the name did not rank in the top 1000.
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Sibling name ideas
- Haisley
- Kaliyah
- Zariah
- Opal
- Demi
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Haisley
Falling· girl
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Kaliyah
Rising· girl
Modern variant of Aaliyah, Arabic 'exalted, high'
Zariah
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Modern variant of Zara, Arabic/Hebrew 'flower, to shine'
Opal
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From Sanskrit upala, 'precious stone'
Demi
Falling· girl
From French demi, 'half'; short for Demetria (from Demeter)