Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Seraj

Name: Popularity of the name Seraj in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Seraj, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#7,543 (2017)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2024

Last Year

2017

Peak Year

#7543

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Seraj

Seraj first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2003, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2017, when 10 Serajs were born — ranking #7,543 that year. As of 2026, Seraj ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 82 Serajs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Seraj

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

Suresh
Surge
Serge
Scourage
Cira
Serj
Psora
Syringe
Sedge
Sewerage
Suring
Stirrage

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Seraj

What does the name Seraj mean?

Seraj is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Seraj in 2026?

In 2026, Seraj ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Seraj most popular?

Seraj reached its peak popularity in 2017, ranking #7,543 that year with 10 babies given the name.

Is Seraj a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Seraj is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Seraj?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Seraj include Enock, Tallis, Noelle. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Seraj

Seraj is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 82 births in the dataset. Seraj's peak popularity came in 2017 when it ranked #7,543. Use the chart and map above to compare Seraj'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.