Saran
Pronunciation: [ s-er-AN ]
Saran is a girl baby name. Ranked #10,119 in the US, popular nicknames include Sar, Say, and Sarie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Historical Record
Saran first appeared in US Social Security records in 1951.
Over 643 babies have been named Saran in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Saran is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #10,119 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #10,119
- Total SSA Count
- 11
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Saran is also used as a boy name, ranked #23463.
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About the Name Saran
Saran is a girl name .
Is Saran a boy or girl name? Saran is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #10,119 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #23,463. Saran is more commonly used as a girl name.
Saran is currently ranked #10,119 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Saran include Sar, Say, and Sarie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Saran include Sarah, Sara, Sarai, Sarahi, Saraya . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis