Sarai
Sarai is a girls' name of Hebrew origin meaning “my princess.” It ranked #424 in the United States in 2025. Sarai was the original name of Sarah, the first matriarch of Judaism, before God renamed her.
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how do you pronounce Sarai?
sah-RYE
where does the name Sarai come from?
From the Hebrew Saráy, from the plural of a word meaning master or chief.
While Sarah means 'princess' in the general sense, Sarai means 'my princess' — a more intimate, personal form. The name connects its bearer to the very beginning of the Abrahamic story while maintaining a distinctive identity separate from the more common Sarah.
how popular is this name?
Sarai has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 38 years since 1987, and fell outside it for 1. It peaked at #398 in 2007, and ranked #424 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #424 |
| 2024 | #444 |
| 2023 | #408 |
| 2022 | #429 |
| 2021 | #458 |
| 2020 | #472 |
| 2019 | #437 |
| 2018 | #409 |
| 2017 | #440 |
| 2016 | #484 |
| 2010 | #424 |
| 2007 | #398 |
| 2000 | #560 |
| 1990 | #881 |
| 1987 | #960 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Sarai fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Sarai
In Genesis, Sarai is the original name of Sarah, the wife of Abraham, before God renames her.
who are famous people named Sarai?
- Sarai (original name of the biblical matriarch Sarah)
what names are similar to Sarai?
what names go well with Sarai?
Sibling names that share Sarai's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Sarai
What does the name Sarai mean?
Sarai means “my princess”.
What is the origin of the name Sarai?
Sarai comes from the Hebrew naming tradition.
How popular is the name Sarai?
Sarai ranked #424 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 2007, at #398, and it has spent 38 years in the top 1,000 since 1987.
Is Sarai a boy or girl name?
Sarai is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Sarai?
Sarai is pronounced sah-RYE, with 2 syllables.
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