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Serayah

♀ Girl

Pronounced SEHR-ayah /ˈsɛr.eɪɑ/Low

Meaning: Origin uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: Serayah is a girl's name whose origin and meaning are not clearly established.
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Origin LowUncertain
MeaningOrigin uncertain
U.S. rank (2024)#2956 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births56 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 491

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820062024

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

We don't have a confirmed origin or meaning for Serayah. The spelling echoes a handful of similar-sounding names, but without solid evidence we won't pin down a definition.

The American singer and actress known simply as Serayah, born in 1995, has helped put this spelling in front of a wider audience. The flowing three-syllable shape gives it a soft, contemporary sound.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Serayah is 'origin uncertain', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 55%
Behind the Name - Serayah — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

Nicknames

Famous Bearers

  • Serayah (1995–present)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

If you like Serayah…

Kyah— echoes that soft -ah sound
Analiah— shares the -ah ending
Selma— shares Serayah's Uncertain roots
Zayah— shares the -ah ending
Seoni— lands in the same popularity range

Frequently Asked

What does the name Serayah mean?

Serayah is usually explained as meaning 'origin uncertain' and is most often linked with Uncertain tradition.

How do you pronounce Serayah?

It's commonly said SEHR-ayah /ˈsɛr.eɪɑ/.

Is Serayah a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Serayah is used as a girl name.

How popular is Serayah?

In 2024, Serayah ranked #2956 in the U.S. for girls, with 56 births recorded.

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