Siraj vs Yared

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Siraj

Boy #3,587 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"lamp, light"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Muslim South Asian African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,587
Total SSA Count
32
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Raj

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Yared

Boy #3,501 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"he shall descend"

Origin: Hebrew

Cultural Roots

Ethiopian Eritrean African Jewish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#3,501
Total SSA Count
33
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Yari

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Siraj Rank #3,587
Yared Rank #3,501

Yared is more popular, ranked #3501 vs #3587 for Siraj.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Siraj ___

  • Siraj Muhammad
  • Siraj Ali
  • Siraj Omar
  • Siraj Hassan
  • Siraj Khalid
  • Siraj Yusuf

Yared ___

  • Yared Michael
  • Yared Daniel
  • Yared Solomon
  • Yared Tesfaye
  • Yared Haile

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Siraj

Noor Zaid Amir Yasmin Layla

If you choose Yared

Solomon Miriam Daniel Selamawit Bereket

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Siraj or Yared more popular?

Yared is more popular, ranked #3501 compared to Siraj at #3587 in the United States.

What do Siraj and Yared mean?

Siraj means "lamp, light" (Arabic origin). Yared means "he shall descend" (Hebrew origin).

Are Siraj and Yared boy or girl names?

Siraj is primarily a boy name. Yared is primarily a boy name.

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