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Sarai is a feminine name used in Biblical and Biblical Latin. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘my princess’ in Hebrew, a possessive form of שָׂרָה (sara) meaning ‘lady, princess, noblewoman’. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15)." It ranked #425 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘my princess’ in Hebrew, a possessive form of שָׂרָה (sara) meaning ‘lady, princess, noblewoman’. In the Old Testament, this was Sarah's name before God changed it (see Genesis 17:15). The entry lists its usage as Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Hebrew, Spanish.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Sarai ranked #425 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #425 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Sarai mean?
Sarai means "my princess", according to Behind the Name.
Is Sarai a popular name?
Sarai ranked #425 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Sarai a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Sarai appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Sarai — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
