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Seraiah
Pronounced sə-RY-ah /səˈraɪ.ɑ/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Serayah, 'the Lord is ruler; Yahweh has prevailed/persisted' (sar, 'to rule/prevail', plus Yah, 'God'); a biblical name, often boys'; here for girlsLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Seraiah comes from the Hebrew Serayah — 'the Lord is ruler; Yahweh has prevailed or persisted' (sar, 'to rule, to prevail', plus Yah, 'God'). Several figures bear it in the Old Testament (a scribe of David, a high priest). A lyrical, biblical name in the -iah family, used for both sexes, here for girls (slug distinguished; it also echoes Seraphina; nickname Sera).
In the U.S. it appears in devout families. Rare, the-Lord-is-ruler at the root, and biblical.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Seraiah mean?
Seraiah is Hebrew for 'the Lord is ruler; Yahweh has prevailed'; the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Seraiah?
It's said sə-RY-ah /səˈraɪ.ɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Seraiah a boy or girl name?
Seraiah is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.
How popular is Seraiah?
Seraiah is a rare name in the U.S.