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Sairah

Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Sairah: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1984.

Sairah is a variant of Sarah, ultimately from the Hebrew *Śārāh* meaning "princess" or "lady." In the Old Testament, Sarah was the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac, making this a name of profound biblical significance. More recently, Sairah is occasionally seen as a distinct spelling in South Asian communities, where it may also draw from Arabic roots meaning "happy" or "content." A notable modern bearer is Sairah Nadeem, a Scottish singer-songwriter known for her soulful folk pop. While the name has no direct place connections, its root *Sarah* is shared with dozens of towns worldwide, including Saint Sarah in France. The spelling Sairah adds a contemporary twist to a timeless classic.

Girl 2 of 52 years

Peak year
19843 babies
Latest (2002)
#6403 babies
Total births
6since 1984
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1984 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).