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Sayra

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Pronounced SAIR-ah /ˈsɛr.ɑ/High

Meaning: A spelling of Sara/Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess; a noblewoman, a lady'Medium

In 30 seconds: A princess; a noblewoman: Sayra spells Sara — 'a princess'. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Sara/Sarah — from Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess; a noblewoman, a lady'
U.S. rank (2025)#7087 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2000
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,512

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200219732025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sayra is a spelling of Sara/Sarah — from the Hebrew Sarah, 'a princess; a noblewoman, a lady'. In the Bible, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and matriarch of nations. A lyrical, classic name across Hispanic and South Asian families (said 'SAIR-ah'; nickname Say).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino and South Asian families. Rare in this spelling, a-princess at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Sarah means 'a princess; a noblewoman, a lady' (Hebrew) — Sayra is a modern spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'SAIR-ah').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Sarah — root etymology

Variations

SaraSarahSaira

Nicknames

Say

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If you like Sayra…

Sara— the standard spelling
Saira— a fellow spelling
Sarai— the earlier biblical form
Zara— a sound-neighbor -ara girls' name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sayra mean?

Sayra spells Sara/Sarah — Hebrew 'a princess; a noblewoman'.

How do you pronounce Sayra?

It's said SAIR-ah /ˈsɛr.ɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Sayra a boy or girl name?

Sayra is a girl's name.

How popular is Sayra?

Sayra is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Sara is more common.

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