Zarai

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Pronounced zah-RYE /zɑˈraɪ/Medium

Meaning: A modern name, variously echoing Sarai ('my princess', Hebrew) and Zara ('radiance; blooming flower'); the precise route is uncertain, so we flag itLow

In 30 seconds: A modern name: Zarai echoes Sarai and Zara. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'zah-RYE').

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Origin LowAmerican, Hebrew

MeaningA modern name, variously echoing Sarai ('my princess', Hebrew) and Zara ('radiance; blooming flower'); the precise route is uncertain, so we flag it

U.S. rank (2025)#6319 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 371

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

Zarai is a modern name — variously echoing Sarai, Hebrew 'my princess', and Zara, 'radiance; a blooming flower' (the route is uncertain, which we flag honestly). A lyrical, modern name across Hispanic families (said 'zah-RYE'; nickname Zara).

It registers thinly in records. Rare, a-princess-or-radiance in echo, and lyrical.

Did you know? Zarai brushes Sarai ('my princess', Hebrew) and Zara ('radiance; blooming flower') — a lyrical, modern name (the route is uncertain, which we flag; said 'zah-RYE').

Overall data confidence 38%

U.S. Social Security Administration name files — route uncertain

Variations

SaraiZaraiiZarae

Nicknames

Zara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Zarai mean?

Zarai echoes Sarai ('my princess') and Zara ('radiance'); the route is uncertain, so we flag it.

How do you pronounce Zarai?

It's said zah-RYE /zɑˈraɪ/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Zarai a boy or girl name?

Zarai is a girl's name.

How popular is Zarai?

Zarai is a rare, recent name in the U.S.