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Serai

Quick answerSerai derives from Persian and Turkish origins, meaning "palace" or "mansion," stemming from the Persian word "sarai" which referred to an enclosed courtyard or royal residence.

Persian · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#9,368
TrendStable
Peak year2025
Syllables2
OriginPersian
LanguagePersian/Turkish/Arabic
CultureIslamic/Ottoman
ReligionIslam
Letters5
Numerology7 Chaldean 3
Global rank#5,581

Popularity over time

Popularity index
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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Serai

Serai derives from Persian and Turkish origins, meaning "palace" or "mansion," stemming from the Persian word "sarai" which referred to an enclosed courtyard or royal residence.

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Etymology

Serai derives from Persian and Turkish origins, meaning "palace" or "mansion," stemming from the Persian word "sarai" which referred to an enclosed courtyard or royal residence. The name is used primarily in Turkish, Persian, and Arabic-speaking cultures, with historical significance in Ottoman and Islamic contexts where serais were prominent architectural and administrative structures.

Serai currently ranks #9,368 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.

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