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Saraya

sah-RAY-ah

Popularity

#2048

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Persian

Total Births

1,640

Peak Year

#95 in 2024

First Recorded

1974

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Likely a variant of Sarah, which is a Hebrew name meaning 'princess'. Also similar to Soraya, a Persian name meaning 'princess' or 'jewel'.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saraya-Jade Bevis (Paige)

    English professional wrestler.

Nicknames

SaraRayaRay

Spelling Variations

SarahSoraya

Similar Names

LaylaMayaArianaAaliyah

Personality Traits

ElegantGracefulKindIntelligent

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