How Many People Are Named Saraya?

Complete statistics for the name Saraya: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Saraya
Very Rare
modern American coinage

Saraya, a name that evokes modernity and creativity, is very rare in the United States with only 1,624 people bearing it, making up just 1 in 203,228 Americans. The majority of people named Saraya are under 30, highlighting its status as a genuinely contemporary choice.

~1,624
Living in US
1 in 203,228
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Creative variant of Ayla
🌐
Origin
modern American coinage
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Innovative Energetic Confident
2
Life Path Number

Traditionally, life-path number 2 represents balance and harmony.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

15,308
Worldwide Bearers
#45,744
Global Rank
🇳🇬 Nigeria
13,293
🇮🇳 India
422
🇱🇧 Lebanon
296
🇵🇰 Pakistan
266
🇺🇸 United States
182
🇮🇩 Indonesia
138
🇹🇭 Thailand
99
🇳🇪 Niger
76
🇲🇾 Malaysia
64
🇵🇭 Philippines
60

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,624 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 17
1,380
Would be under 30 (84%)
260
Would be 30–60 (16%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,640 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Slowly rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
91
Classic Feel
9
Modern Appeal
100
International
97

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Saraya Through the Generations

Saraya has seen a steady rise in popularity, particularly since its peak year in 2024 when 95 babies were given this name. Today, the average age of someone named Saraya is 17, with most individuals being under 30. This indicates that Saraya is predominantly chosen by younger parents, contributing to its image as a modern and fresh name.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

California 134
Texas 60
Florida 44
New York 39
Pennsylvania 37
Michigan 10
Georgia 7
North Carolina 5
Ohio 5
South Carolina 5

✨ Similar Names to Saraya

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Saraya's modern American coinage roots

📄 About the Name Saraya

How Many People Have the Name Saraya?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,624 people in the United States currently share the name Saraya. That works out to roughly 1 in every 203,228 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Saraya a Common or Rare Name?

Saraya is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Saraya Mean?

Saraya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Saraya in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Saraya Most Popular?

The name Saraya reached peak popularity in 2024, with 95 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Saraya?

Approximately 1,624 people named Saraya live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,640. That works out to roughly 1 in 203,228 Americans.

Is Saraya a rare name?

Saraya is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 203,228 Americans has this name.

What does the name Saraya mean?

Saraya means "creative variant of Ayla" and comes from modern American coinage origins.

Is Saraya more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Saraya are male and 100% are female.

When was Saraya most popular?

Saraya peaked in 2024 with 95 births that year. Current trend: Slowly rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,624
All-Time Births1,640
1 in X1 in 203,228
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age17
Peak Year2024
World Rank#45,744
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.