Girl · #10,998 in 2026

Sarea

Sarea is a genus of small, non-lichenized, inoperculate, discomycete fungi in the family Zythiaceae. Sarea species are found growing on the resin of conifers in the Cupressaceae and Pinaceae in the Northern Hemisphere. Two species in the genus are readily distinguishable from each other: apothecia of Sarea difformis are black, while those of Sarea resinae are orange in color.

Current Rank
#10,998
Peak Rank
#8,330 (2005)
Total Babies
91
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1996
First Year
2013
Last Year
2005
Peak Year
#8330
Peak Rank
91
Total Count
11
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Sarea

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Sarea is a genus of small, non-lichenized, inoperculate, discomycete fungi in the family Zythiaceae. Sarea species are found growing on the resin of conifers in the Cupressaceae and Pinaceae in the Northern Hemisphere. Two species in the genus are readily distinguishable from each other: apothecia of Sarea difformis are black, while those of Sarea resinae are orange in color.

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The Story of Sarea

Sarea first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1996, with 5 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2005, when 13 Sareas were born — ranking #8,330 that year. As of 2026, Sarea ranks #10,998 for baby girls with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 91 Sareas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1990s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Sarea

Phonetically similar names — useful when Sarea is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Sarea

What does the name Sarea mean?
Sarea is a genus of small, non-lichenized, inoperculate, discomycete fungi in the family Zythiaceae. Sarea species are found growing on the resin of conifers in the Cupressaceae and Pinaceae in the Northern Hemisphere. Two species in the genus are readily distinguishable from each other: apothecia of Sarea difformis are black, while those of Sarea resinae are orange in color.
How popular is Sarea in 2026?
In 2026, Sarea ranks #10,998 among girls' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.
When was Sarea most popular?
Sarea reached its peak popularity in 2005, ranking #8,330 that year with 13 babies given the name.
Is Sarea a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Sarea is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Sarea?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Sarea include Malyn, Paraskevi, Dianara. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Sarea

Sarea is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1996 and has accumulated 91 births in the dataset. Sarea's peak popularity came in 2005 when it ranked #8,330. Use the chart and map above to compare Sarea's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.