Seraj

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Pronounced seh-RAHJ /sɛˈrɑdʒ/Medium

Meaning: A form/spelling of Siraj — from the Arabic siraj, 'a lamp; a light; a source of light' (used in the Quran for the sun)Low

In 30 seconds: A lamp; a light: Seraj spells Siraj. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'seh-RAHJ').

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Origin LowArabic

MeaningA form/spelling of Siraj — from the Arabic siraj, 'a lamp; a light; a source of light' (used in the Quran for the sun)

U.S. rank (2024)#8826 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births9 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2017

Total births (all-time)≈ 82

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Seraj is a form/spelling of Siraj — from the Arabic siraj, 'a lamp; a light; a source of light' (used in the Quran for the sun). A lyrical, classic name (said 'seh-RAHJ').

In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare in this form, a-lamp-and-a-light at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Siraj means 'a lamp; a light; a source of light' in Arabic (used in the Quran for the sun) — Seraj is a spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'seh-RAHJ').

Overall data confidence 40%

References — Siraj — Arabic etymology

Variations

SirajSirajjSeeraj

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Seraj mean?

Seraj is a form of Siraj — Arabic 'a lamp; a light; a source of light'.

How do you pronounce Seraj?

It's said seh-RAHJ /sɛˈrɑdʒ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Seraj a boy or girl name?

Seraj is a boy's name.

How popular is Seraj?

Seraj is a very rare name in the U.S.