The baby name Saranah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈrɑːnə/ or /səˈreɪnə/ (suh-RAH-nuh or suh-RAY-nuh).
The baby name Saranah is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /səˈrɑːnə/ or /səˈreɪnə/ (suh-RAH-nuh or suh-RAY-nuh).
Saranah is in Origin.
Saranah is a rare modern feminine given name most plausibly formed in English from Sarah (Hebrew “princess”) blended with Hannah (Hebrew “grace, favor”). As such, parents often read its meaning as “princess of grace” or “graceful princess.” The spelling also resembles South Asian Sarana/Śaraṇa (Sanskrit/Pali for “refuge, protection”), and some bearers connect the name to that sense, though Saranah itself is not a classical Sanskrit form.
Documented usage appears sporadically from the late 20th century in English-speaking countries, led by creative naming trends rather than established tradition. It remains uncommon and lacks strong historical or religious associations. Variants and related forms include Sarana, Saranna, Sarinah/Sarina, and Serina; cognate roots link it to Sarah and Hannah, and to Susannah via the -annah ending. Nicknames may include Sara, Sari, Rana, or Nana.
Saranah is a genuine rarity. We count just 6 recorded uses of it worldwide, from 5 countries.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| JO | Girls | 0 | #339 | 1 | 7,570 |
| MU | Girls | 0 | #362 | 1 | 8,539 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,235 | 2 | 25,928 |
Saranah is popular in 5 countries — most recent births per country:
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