Seerat
A feminine name of Arabic origin signifying behavior, conduct or manner.
Name Census estimates that about 415 living Americans carry the first name Seerat. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Seerat today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Seerat births was 2014 (39 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Seerat. 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.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Seerat with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
415
~ 1 in 825,914 Americans
Peak year
2014
39 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,256
Tracked since 2004
Popularity
Seerat: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Seerat from the 2000s through to the 2020s, spanning 3 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 273 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Seerat remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Seerat 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 Seerat during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Seerats live
The SSA's state-level files cover 3 states and territories. California, New York, New Jersey recorded the most babies named Seerat, while New Jersey, New York, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 67 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Seerat
The name Seerat has its origins in the Arabic language, derived from the word "sirah," which means "way of life" or "conduct." It holds significant importance in Islamic culture and is often associated with the biography or life account of the Prophet Muhammad.
The earliest recorded usage of the name Seerat can be traced back to the 7th century CE, when the companions and followers of the Prophet Muhammad began documenting his life events, teachings, and actions, collectively known as the "Seerat-un-Nabi" or the "Life of the Prophet."
One of the most prominent historical figures bearing the name Seerat was Seerat-un-Nabi, an influential scholar and historian who lived in the 8th century CE. He authored a comprehensive work titled "Al-Sirah al-Nabawiyyah," which meticulously chronicled the life and teachings of the Prophet Muhammad, becoming a seminal text in Islamic literature.
Another notable individual with the name Seerat was Seerat Khan, a Mughal military commander and governor who lived in the 17th century. He played a crucial role in the expansion and consolidation of the Mughal Empire, serving under the reigns of emperors Jahangir and Shah Jahan.
In the realm of literature, Seerat Rizvi was a renowned Urdu poet and scholar from the 19th century. Born in 1828, his works were celebrated for their depth, eloquence, and insightful commentary on Islamic teachings and the life of the Prophet Muhammad.
Moving into the 20th century, Seerat Haidari was an influential Afghan politician and diplomat who served as the Prime Minister of Afghanistan from 1963 to 1965. He played a pivotal role in shaping the country's foreign policy and strengthening its international relations.
More recently, Seerat Kapoor was an Indian actress and model who gained popularity for her roles in Bollywood films during the late 20th and early 21st centuries. Born in 1976, she has been recognized for her versatile performances and contributions to the Indian film industry.
Overall, the name Seerat carries a rich historical and cultural significance, deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and the study of the Prophet Muhammad's life and teachings. Its usage has transcended various fields, from literature and scholarship to politics and entertainment, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of history.
People
Seerat + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Seerat 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
Seerat: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Seerat?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 415 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Seerat 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 825,914 US residents.
Is Seerat a common name?
We classify Seerat as "Very Rare". It ranks above 82.7% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 418 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Seerat most popular?
The single biggest year for Seerat was 2014, when 39 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Seerat is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Seerat in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Seerat a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Seerat 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.
Is Seerat still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Seerat in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Seerat can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Seerat?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.