Name comparison · girl names
Sara vs. Sarai
In 2025, Sara leads at #198 among U.S. girls' names, with Sarai at #424. The full 145-year picture below shows how the two names got here.
Popularity since 1880
Head to head
| Metric | Sara | Sarai |
|---|---|---|
| Trend | Stable | Rising |
| 2025 rank | #198 | #424 |
| Babies in 2025 | 1,568 | 733 |
| All-time peak | #26 in 1981 | #398 in 2007 |
| Uniqueness score | 29 / 100 | 38 / 100 |
| Strongest state | New Jersey (#21) | District of Columbia (#150) |