Seraiah is a distinctive, biblical name of Hebrew origin. It translates to 'The Lord is my Prince' and was borne by several individuals in the Old Testament. Notably, Seraiah was one of King Josiah's sons mentioned in 1 Chronicles 3:17-18. The name gained further recognition when it appeared in the Book of Ezra as the name of a high priest who led a group of Jews back to Jerusalem after their exile in Babylon.
The name Seraiah experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the past three decades. The peak years were 2002 and 2003 with 23 births each, followed by a consistent decline till 2018 when it reached its lowest point with only 6 births. There was then a resurgence in popularity from 2019 onwards, reaching an all-time high of 21 births in 2023. Overall, there have been a total of 343 babies named Seraiah between 1992 and 2023.