Total births
42
Girls' name · since 1982
Saraha
Since 1982, U.S. Social Security records show 42 babies named Saraha, peaking in 1983. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- 42
- total births
- 1982–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
Saraha is not among the current top-ranked girls names; 42 have been recorded since 1982.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Saraha has been recorded 42 times among girls since 1982, though it is not among the currently most-used girls names, with its heaviest use in the 1980s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1982 to 1997.
- 42 total births
- 1982–1997 years on record
- 1980s peak decade
- 50% born in that decade
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
42 girls have been named Saraha since 1982, peaking in the 1980s, last recorded in 1997.
- 42
- total births
- 1982–1997
- years on record
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 50%
- born in that decade
1980s
Peak decade
50% of everyone ever named Saraha was born in this single decade.
1983
Single peak year
10 babies were named Saraha in 1983 - its busiest year on record.
Saraha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Saraha's SSA record in two at 1991 and the more recent half accounts for 50% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 50%, a genuinely balanced usage pattern. Its calmest year was 1982, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1983 peak of 10, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Saraha at a glance
Last recorded 1997Peak year
1983
Current rank
Unranked
Active since
1982
Saraha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1982–1997
- Peak year (1983)
- 10
- Annual births at peak, across 16 years of records
Saraha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Saraha's strongest decade.
21 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 50% of all-time use.
Saraha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1980s
1980s
21 births
- 1990s
1990s
21 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 21 births (50% of all-time use).
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Saraha? ▼
Since 1982, Social Security records show 42 babies named Saraha. The most recent recorded year was 1997. Its busiest year on record was 1983, with 10 births.
When was Saraha most popular? ▼
Saraha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 21 total births. The single peak year was 1983.
How long has the name Saraha been used? ▼
Records for Saraha go back to 1982, giving 16 years of history through 1997.
What names are similar to Saraha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Sarah, Sara, Sarai, Sarina, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Saraha's data
- Saraha's usage has stayed within range of its 1980s decade-level peak (21 total births) through the 1990s (21) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Saraha
Nearby Names Like Saraha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Saraha
Sarah Girl
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Sara Girl
#187 436,193 births
Sarai Girl
#444 22,919 births
Sarina Girl
#1781 9,624 births
Sariah Girl
#1008 9,594 births
Compare Saraha side by side: Saraha vs Sarah Saraha vs Sara Saraha vs Sarai
Related Names
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1982–1997 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
Cite this page
NameAlmanac Editorial. "Saraha: Baby Name Since 1982 - 42 Births, Peak 1983." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/saraha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Saraha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.