Sarayah
Every Sarayah since 1996 — 662 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sarayah
Sarayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,054 in 2025 with 36 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1996, 662 American babies have been named Sarayah. Its peak came in 2016, when 44 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Sarayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sarayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 36 | #4,054 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,807 |
| 2023 | 42 | #3,703 |
| 2022 | 30 | #4,657 |
| 2021 | 33 | #4,313 |
| 2020 | 34 | #4,147 |
| 2019 | 37 | #3,988 |
| 2018 | 39 | #3,834 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,908 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,575 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,552 |
| 2014 | 25 | #5,435 |
| 2013 | 21 | #6,217 |
| 2012 | 34 | #4,372 |
| 2011 | 25 | #5,519 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,567 |
| 2009 | 19 | #7,022 |
| 2008 | 21 | #6,530 |
| 2007 | 19 | #7,053 |
| 2006 | 18 | #7,092 |
| 2005 | 19 | #6,492 |
| 2004 | 10 | #10,536 |
| 2003 | 8 | #12,201 |
| 2002 | 6 | #15,051 |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,861 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sarayah in 2025?
Sarayah ranked #4,054 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 36 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sarayah?
662 babies have been named Sarayah in the United States since 1996, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sarayah most popular?
Sarayah peaked in 2016, when 44 newborns received the name.
Is Sarayah a boy or girl name?
Sarayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sarayah rising or falling?
Sarayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.