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Serah

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEH-rah /ˈsɛ.rə/High

Meaning: From Hebrew, variously 'abundance; overflow' and a biblical name (Serah, a daughter of Asher); also read as a spelling of Sarah ('princess'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Abundance; a princess: Serah is Hebrew. Lyrical, classic, and warm.
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Origin LowHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew, variously 'abundance; overflow' and a biblical name (Serah, a daughter of Asher); also read as a spelling of Sarah ('princess'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2025)#7089 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 814

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201819632025

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

Serah comes from Hebrew, variously 'abundance; overflow' and a biblical name (Serah, a long-lived daughter of Asher); it is also read as a spelling of Sarah ('princess'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'SEH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears across Jewish and African Christian families. Rare, abundance-and-a-princess at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Serah is variously 'abundance; overflow' and a biblical name (Serah, a daughter of Asher) in Hebrew — also read as a spelling of Sarah ('princess') — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'SEH-rah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Serah — routes layered

Variations

SarahSerachSera

Nicknames

Sera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serah mean?

Serah is Hebrew, variously 'abundance' and a biblical name (daughter of Asher); also a spelling of Sarah ('princess'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Serah?

It's said SEH-rah /ˈsɛ.rə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Serah a boy or girl name?

Serah is a girl's name.

How popular is Serah?

Serah is a rare name in the U.S.

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