Elisha vs Saraya

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Elisha

Boy #851 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"my God is salvation"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

English American Jewish Christian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#851
Total SSA Count
284
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Eli, Lish

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Saraya

Girl #2,049 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noble lady"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,049
Total SSA Count
95
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sara, Ray

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Elisha Rank #851
Saraya Rank #2,049

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 vs #2049 for Saraya.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Elisha ___

  • Elisha James
  • Elisha Cole
  • Elisha Dean
  • Elisha Grant
  • Elisha Ray
  • Elisha Thomas

Saraya ___

  • Saraya Rose
  • Saraya Grace
  • Saraya Lynn
  • Saraya Nicole
  • Saraya Marie
  • Saraya Elizabeth

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Elisha

Elijah Isaiah Micah Caleb Naomi

If you choose Saraya

Zara Amara Layla Aiden Zion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Elisha or Saraya more popular?

Elisha is more popular, ranked #851 compared to Saraya at #2049 in the United States.

What do Elisha and Saraya mean?

Elisha means "my God is salvation" (Hebrew origin). Saraya means "princess, noble lady" (Arabic origin).

Are Elisha and Saraya boy or girl names?

Elisha is primarily a boy name. Saraya is primarily a girl name.

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