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Serel

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Pronounced SEH-rel /ˈsɛ.rɛl/Medium

Meaning: Variously a Yiddish endearment form of Sarah (Serel/Sorel, 'little princess') and a modern coinage; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A little princess: Serel echoes Sarah. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'SEH-rel'). Routes uncertain.
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Origin LowYiddish, American
MeaningVariously a Yiddish endearment form of Sarah (Serel/Sorel, 'little princess') and a modern coinage; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#10783 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 58

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420152025

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

Serel comes variously from a Yiddish endearment form of Sarah (Serel/Sorel, 'little princess') and a modern coinage (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'SEH-rel').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish and other families. Rare, a-little-princess at the root, and crisp.

Did you know? Serel is variously a Yiddish endearment form of Sarah ('little princess') and a modern coinage — a crisp, warm name (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'SEH-rel').
Overall data confidence 22%
References — Serel — Yiddish; routes uncertain

Variations

SorelSerellSerela

Nicknames

Sera

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Serel mean?

Serel is variously a Yiddish endearment form of Sarah ('little princess') and a modern coinage; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Serel?

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

Is Serel a boy or girl name?

Serel is a girl's name.

How popular is Serel?

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

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