The name Saraye is of Arabic origin and its meaning is "princess." It is a variant spelling of the more common name Sariyah, which also means "princess." The name has been used historically in the Middle East and North Africa, particularly among Muslim communities.
One famous historical figure with this name was Saray Mubarak, who was the wife of the Ottoman Sultan Abdulhamid II. She was born in 1850 and served as the Valide Sultan, or mother of the sultan, until her death in 1931.
Today, Saraye is still used as a given name among Arab communities around the world. It is often chosen for its meaning and its connection to royal and noble traditions. While it may not be as well-known outside of these communities, it remains a unique and meaningful name choice.
The name Saraye has seen a varied number of births in the United States over the past two decades, with totals as follows:
* In 2004, there were 7 babies named Saraye.
* The year 2005 saw 5 newborns with this unique name.
* By 2008, the number of babies named Saraye increased to 8.
* In 2010, there were 6 babies born with the name Saraye.
* The year 2013 had another 5 births for this distinctive name.
* There were also 6 babies named Saraye in 2014.
* And most recently, in 2020, there were another 5 newborns given the name Saraye.
In total, over these seven years (from 2004 to 2020), there have been 42 births with the name Saraye in the United States. These statistics show that while not extremely common, the name Saraye has maintained a steady presence among newborns across several years.