Jimena vs Sarai

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

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

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Jimena Rank #536
Sarai Rank #445

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 vs #536 for Jimena.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Jimena ___

  • Jimena Rose
  • Jimena Isabel
  • Jimena Lucia
  • Jimena Sofia
  • Jimena Elena
  • Jimena Grace

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 Jimena

Diego Mateo Lucia Isabella Rafael

If you choose Sarai

Miriam Abigail Naomi Jonah Elijah

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Jimena or Sarai more popular?

Sarai is more popular, ranked #445 compared to Jimena at #536 in the United States.

What do Jimena and Sarai mean?

Jimena means "heard, obedient" (Basque/Hebrew origin). Sarai means "my princess, my noblewoman" (Hebrew (sar + possessive -ai) origin).

Are Jimena and Sarai boy or girl names?

Jimena is primarily a girl name. Sarai is primarily a girl name.

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