Sarai
Sarai is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My princess.
Origin and history
Sarai is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning 'my princess'. In the Old Testament, Sarai was the original name of Abraham's wife before God renamed her Sarah. In the United States, it has seen steady usage and a recent rise in popularity as a melodic alternative to Sarah.
Popularity in the United States
22,919 babies in the United States have been named Sarai since 1880. It ranks #968 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #433.
States where it is most popular
- CA (24.7 %)
- TX (15.1 %)
- FL (8.6 %)
- NY (8.4 %)
- IL (4.4 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 19 |
| 1960-1970 | 115 |
| 1970-1980 | 362 |
| 1980-1990 | 1,199 |
| 1990-2000 | 3,243 |
| 2000-2010 | 6,516 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,209 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,256 |
Famous people named Sarai
- Sarai Givaty: Actress, Model
Nicknames
Sare, Sari
Fun facts
- According to the Book of Genesis, God changed Sarai's name to Sarah as part of a covenant promising she would become a mother of nations.
- Sarai has gained increased traction in the U.S. during the 2020s, offering a distinctive twist on the classic Sarah.