Sarai

Meaning of Sarai

Sarai means "princess." It's an old name with a royal feel.

Sarai has Hebrew roots — browse every Hebrew baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Sarai

Sarai is climbing again, up to #425 in 2025 from #444 in 2024 after peaking at #398 in 2007.

Notable people named Sarai

• Sarah, wife of Abraham
  Biblical matriarch in Genesis
• Sarai Mejia
  American Idol contestant
• Sarai Givaty
  Israeli actress and singer
• Sarai Howard
  American gospel musician
• Sarai Sierra
  American murder victim in Turkey

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Questions about the name Sarai

What does the name Sarai mean?

Sarai means sarai means "princess." it's an old name with a royal feel, and it comes from Hebrew origins.

Is Sarai a boy's or a girl's name?

Sarai is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Sarai?

In 2025, Sarai ranked #425 for girls, up from #444 the year before.

When was Sarai most popular?

Sarai peaked at #398 in 2007.