Sarayu
Every Sarayu since 2000 — 679 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Sarayu
Sarayu is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #5,878 in 2025 with 21 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 2000, 679 American babies have been named Sarayu. Its peak came in 2009, when 41 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Sarayu stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Sarayu year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 21 | #5,878 |
| 2024 | 29 | #4,760 |
| 2023 | 16 | #7,200 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,427 |
| 2021 | 31 | #4,493 |
| 2020 | 32 | #4,346 |
| 2019 | 29 | #4,754 |
| 2018 | 37 | #3,992 |
| 2017 | 39 | #3,909 |
| 2016 | 31 | #4,615 |
| 2015 | 36 | #4,134 |
| 2014 | 33 | #4,436 |
| 2013 | 39 | #3,902 |
| 2012 | 27 | #5,229 |
| 2011 | 31 | #4,661 |
| 2010 | 32 | #4,584 |
| 2009 | 41 | #3,858 |
| 2008 | 28 | #5,256 |
| 2007 | 28 | #5,207 |
| 2006 | 25 | #5,521 |
| 2005 | 20 | #6,204 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,709 |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,403 |
| 2002 | 12 | #8,736 |
| 2001 | 6 | #14,985 |
| 2000 | 6 | #14,674 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Sarayu in 2025?
Sarayu ranked #5,878 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 21 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Sarayu?
679 babies have been named Sarayu in the United States since 2000, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Sarayu most popular?
Sarayu peaked in 2009, when 41 newborns received the name.
Is Sarayu a boy or girl name?
Sarayu is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Sarayu rising or falling?
Sarayu is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.