Sarai: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced suh-RY · 2 syllables
Sarai means “master, chief”, from Hebrew.
From Hebrew (Saray), from the plural form of (“master, chief”).
- Meaning
- master, chief
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- suh-RY
- US rank (2025)
- #424
- US babies a year
- about 721 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Biblical
How popular is Sarai?
Sarai was the #424 name in the US in 2025, given to 733 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Sarai?
Half of US adults named Sarai are older than 26; most are between 18 and 46. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
Names like Sarai
Chosen by the same families or with a similar style and era.
- Chava
- Elisheva
- Daniela
- Kenia
- Yocheved
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Questions about Sarai
What does the name Sarai mean?
Sarai means “master, chief”. It comes from Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Sarai?
Sarai is pronounced suh-RY.
How popular is the name Sarai?
Sarai was the #424 name in the US in 2025, given to 733 babies. Its use has been fairly steady over the last decade. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Sarai?
Half of US adults named Sarai are older than 26. Most are between 18 and 46.