Sarayah
2025 SSA
About Sarayah
Sarayah is a modern feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variation of Sarah (Hebrew for 'princess') with a creative ending, or it could be inspired by Soraya, a Persian name meaning 'jewel' or 'the Pleiades star cluster.' The name has gained some popularity in the 21st century as parents seek melodic names with multicultural appeal. Sarayah has a lyrical quality with its flowing syllables and soft sounds. The name's uniqueness combined with its familiar root elements makes it accessible yet distinctive. Its rising usage reflects contemporary naming trends favoring names ending with the '-yah' sound, which sometimes carries spiritual connotations in various traditions.
Pronounced sar-AY-uh.
As of October 2026, Sarayah ranked #4054 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #3572 for girls in 2016.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | #3,572 | 44 | 24.8 |
| 2017 | #3,908 | 39 | 22.6 |
| 2018 | #3,833 | 39 | 22.9 |
| 2019 | #3,988 | 37 | 22 |
| 2020 | #4,147 | 34 | 21 |
| 2021 | #4,312 | 33 | 20.1 |
| 2022 | #4,772 | 29 | 17.7 |
| 2023 | #3,698 | 42 | 26.2 |
| 2024 | #3,798 | 40 | 24.7 |
| 2025 | #4,054 | 36 | 22.4 |