Janai vs Serayah

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Serayah

Girl #2,929 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"princess, noblewoman of God"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

African-American Hebrew Modern American

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,929
Total SSA Count
56
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Sera, Ray, Raya

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Janai Rank #2,934
Serayah Rank #2,929

Serayah is more popular, ranked #2929 vs #2934 for Janai.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Janai ___

  • Janai Nicole
  • Janai Marie
  • Janai Renee
  • Janai Michelle
  • Janai Simone
  • Janai Elise

Serayah ___

  • Serayah Grace
  • Serayah Marie
  • Serayah Joy
  • Serayah Nicole
  • Serayah Renee
  • Serayah Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Janai

Malik Amara Jaylen Tiara Kamari

If you choose Serayah

Zion Amara Khalil Tiana Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Janai or Serayah more popular?

Serayah is more popular, ranked #2929 compared to Janai at #2934 in the United States.

What do Janai and Serayah mean?

Janai means "God is gracious" (Hebrew origin). Serayah means "princess, noblewoman of God" (Hebrew origin).

Are Janai and Serayah boy or girl names?

Janai is primarily a girl name. Serayah is primarily a girl name.

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