Sarai
Sarai: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Sarai
Root meaning: “master, chief”
- A female given name from Hebrew, most famously borne by Sarah, the wife of Abram and mother of Isaac in the Bible, prior to her name change
Etymology
From Hebrew שרי (Saráy), from the plural form of שר (“master, chief”).
How popular is Sarai?
Since 1880, 22,919 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Sarai (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #398 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #8830 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #425 for girls, with 733 babies given the name.
Names similar to Sarai
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Sibling name ideas for Sarai
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Sarai FAQ
What does the name Sarai mean?
Sarai traces back to a root meaning "master, chief". A female given name from Hebrew, most famously borne by Sarah, the wife of Abram and mother of Isaac in the Bible, prior to her name change From Hebrew שרי (Saráy), from the plural form of שר (“master, chief”).
What is the origin of the name Sarai?
Sarai is listed as a name of Hebrew origin.
How popular is the name Sarai?
Since 1880, 22,919 girls and 6 boys in the U.S. have been named Sarai (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #398 in 2007. Its highest rank for boys was #8830 in 1996. In 2025 it ranked #425 for girls, with 733 babies given the name.
Is Sarai a boy or girl name?
Sarai is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 22,919 girls and 6 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.