Syrai
A feminine name of Persian origin meaning "the path towards virtue".
Name Census estimates that about 347 living Americans carry the first name Syrai. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Syrai today is around 15 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Syrai births was 2004 (35 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Syrai. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
347
~ 1 in 987,765 Americans
Peak year
2004
35 babies that year
Average age
15
years old
2024 SSA rank
#8,343
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Syrai: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Syrai from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 176 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2000s peak, Syrai remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Syrai by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Syrai during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Syrais live
Origin
Meaning and history of Syrai
The name Syrai is believed to have originated from the ancient Sanskrit language, which was predominant in the Indian subcontinent during the 2nd millennium BCE. It is thought to derive from the Sanskrit word "syara," which means "flowing water" or "stream." This suggests that the name may have been given to individuals who lived near bodies of water, such as rivers or streams.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Syrai can be found in the Hindu epic Mahabharata, which dates back to around the 8th or 9th century BCE. In this ancient text, Syrai is mentioned as the name of a minor character, though details about their significance are scarce.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Syrai. One of the earliest was Syrai of Pataliputra, a renowned scholar and philosopher who lived in the 3rd century BCE in the ancient city of Pataliputra, which is now modern-day Patna in Bihar, India. He was known for his contributions to the field of logic and epistemology.
Another prominent figure was Syrai al-Andalusi, a Muslim scholar and poet who lived in the 11th century CE in the Iberian Peninsula (modern-day Spain and Portugal). He was renowned for his works in Arabic literature and his contributions to the development of the Andalusian poetic tradition.
In the 15th century, there was Syrai Nath, a Hindu mystic and saint from the Nath tradition, who is believed to have lived in the region of present-day Rajasthan, India. He was known for his teachings on spirituality and self-realization.
Moving to more recent times, Syrai Thakar was a notable Indian freedom fighter who lived from 1885 to 1962. He was actively involved in the Indian independence movement against British rule and played a significant role in the non-violent resistance efforts led by Mahatma Gandhi.
Another notable figure was Syrai Keshav, an Indian artist and sculptor who lived from 1925 to 2005. He was renowned for his works in bronze and stone, many of which depicted themes from Indian mythology and culture.
These are just a few examples of individuals throughout history who bore the name Syrai, showcasing its rich cultural heritage and diverse backgrounds.
People
Syrai + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Syrai as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Syrai: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Syrai?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 347 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Syrai going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 987,765 US residents.
Is Syrai a common name?
We classify Syrai as "Very Rare". It ranks above 80.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 351 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Syrai most popular?
The single biggest year for Syrai was 2004, when 35 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Syrai is about 15 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Syrai a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Syrai in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.