Saray
Every Saray since 1974 — 2,331 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Saray
Saray is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #3,568 in 2025 with 43 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,331 American babies have been named Saray. Its peak came in 2007, when 121 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Saray stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Saray year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | #3,568 |
| 2024 | 40 | #3,806 |
| 2023 | 32 | #4,441 |
| 2022 | 33 | #4,363 |
| 2021 | 46 | #3,429 |
| 2020 | 47 | #3,328 |
| 2019 | 38 | #3,907 |
| 2018 | 43 | #3,607 |
| 2017 | 43 | #3,617 |
| 2016 | 38 | #3,986 |
| 2015 | 50 | #3,294 |
| 2014 | 48 | #3,362 |
| 2013 | 48 | #3,363 |
| 2012 | 55 | #3,085 |
| 2011 | 51 | #3,261 |
| 2010 | 85 | #2,272 |
| 2009 | 94 | #2,145 |
| 2008 | 89 | #2,231 |
| 2007 | 121 | #1,779 |
| 2006 | 105 | #1,931 |
| 2005 | 102 | #1,905 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,016 |
| 2003 | 96 | #1,910 |
| 2002 | 90 | #1,964 |
| 2001 | 90 | #1,936 |
| 2000 | 86 | #1,965 |
| 1995 | 34 | #3,348 |
| 1990 | 30 | #3,608 |
| 1985 | 14 | #5,292 |
| 1980 | 7 | #8,875 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Saray in 2025?
Saray ranked #3,568 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 43 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Saray?
2,331 babies have been named Saray in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Saray most popular?
Saray peaked in 2007, when 121 newborns received the name.
Is Saray a boy or girl name?
Saray is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Saray rising or falling?
Saray is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.