Saray
Saray is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Meaning
My princess or lady.
Origin and history
Saray is a variant of the Biblical Hebrew name Sarai, which means my princess. It is widely recognized as an alternative spelling of Sarah before God changed her name in the Old Testament. In the United States, it is a moderately used female given name with consistent recognition.
Popularity in the United States
2,331 babies in the United States have been named Saray since 1880. It ranks #3649 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1860.
States where it is most popular
- CA (58.7 %)
- TX (22.8 %)
- IL (4.3 %)
- FL (4.2 %)
- NY (3.7 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 24 |
| 1980-1990 | 136 |
| 1990-2000 | 466 |
| 2000-2010 | 965 |
| 2010-2019 | 499 |
| 2020-2029 | 241 |
Fun facts
- The name represents the original form of Sarah in the Book of Genesis.