Alma vs Sarai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Alma

Girl #472 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"nourishing, kind"

Origin: Latin

Cultural Roots

Latin Spanish English Hebrew

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#472
Total SSA Count
653
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Allie, Al

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Sarai

Girl #445 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"my princess, my noblewoman"

Origin: Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai)

Cultural Roots

Hebrew Jewish Christian Spanish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#445
Total SSA Count
699
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Rai, Sari

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Popularity Comparison

Alma Rank #472
Sarai Rank #445

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 vs #472 for Alma.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Alma ___

  • Alma Rose
  • Alma Jean
  • Alma Mae
  • Alma Claire
  • Alma Louise
  • Alma Frances

Sarai ___

  • Sarai Grace
  • Sarai Jade
  • Sarai Elizabeth
  • Sarai Luz
  • Sarai Elena
  • Sarai Rose

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Alma

Cora Vera Flora Hazel Nora

If you choose Sarai

Miriam Abigail Naomi Jonah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Alma or Sarai more popular?

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Alma at #472 in the United States.

What do Alma and Sarai mean?

Alma means "nourishing, kind" (Latin origin). Sarai means "my princess, my noblewoman" (Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai) origin).

Are Alma and Sarai boy or girl names?

Alma is primarily a girl name. Sarai is primarily a girl name.

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