Foster vs Seraiah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Foster

Boy #1,077 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"forest keeper, forester"

Origin: Old English

Cultural Roots

English American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,077
Total SSA Count
202
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Fos

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Seraiah

Girl #6,036 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"official of Yah"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Jewish Christian American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#6,036
Total SSA Count
20
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sara, Sera, Rai

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Foster Rank #1,077
Seraiah Rank #6,036

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 vs #6036 for Seraiah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Foster ___

  • Foster James
  • Foster Lee
  • Foster Grey
  • Foster Cole
  • Foster Reed
  • Foster Blue

Seraiah ___

  • Seraiah Grace
  • Seraiah Faith
  • Seraiah Hope
  • Seraiah Joy
  • Seraiah Rose
  • Seraiah Dawn

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Foster

Hunter Fletcher Archer Sawyer Harper

If you choose Seraiah

Zephaniah Eliana Malachi Miriam Ezra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Foster or Seraiah more popular?

Foster is more popular, ranked #1077 compared to Seraiah at #6036 in the United States.

What do Foster and Seraiah mean?

Foster means "forest keeper, forester" (Old English origin). Seraiah means "official of Yah" (Hebrew origin).

Are Foster and Seraiah boy or girl names?

Foster is primarily a boy name. Seraiah is primarily a girl name.

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