Surah

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How to Pronounce Surah

Pronounced SOO-rah /ˈsu.rɑ/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran; a step, a rank, a degree of eminence'; also echoes Sarah, 'princess'; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A sacred chapter: Surah is Arabic for 'a chapter of the Quran' (and echoes Sarah, 'princess'). Devout, soft, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic, Hebrew

MeaningFrom Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran; a step, a rank, a degree of eminence'; also echoes Sarah, 'princess'; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4869 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2018

Total births (all-time)≈ 250

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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

Surah comes from Arabic surah, 'a chapter of the Quran' (also 'a step, a rank, a degree of eminence'), and gently echoes Sarah, Hebrew 'princess, noblewoman' (routes layered, which we note). A devout, soft name (we flag its reverent Quranic meaning honestly; said 'SOO-rah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, a-chapter-of-the-Quran at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Surah means 'a chapter of the Quran' in Arabic (also 'a step, a rank, a degree of eminence') — and gently echoes Sarah, 'princess'; a devout, soft name (we note its sacred Quranic sense honestly).

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Surah — routes layered; sacred sense noted

Variations

SoorahSura

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Surah mean?

Surah is Arabic for 'a chapter of the Quran; a rank, a degree of eminence', and echoes Sarah ('princess'); the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Surah?

It's said SOO-rah /ˈsu.rɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Surah a boy or girl name?

Surah is a girl's name.

How popular is Surah?

Surah is a rare name in the U.S.