Princess or lady
Saroya is a rare variant of the name Sarah or Saroja. In its Hebrew-derived form, it shares the meaning of princess or noblewoman, while in its Sanskrit-derived form (Saroja), it refers to the lotus flower. It is often chosen by parents seeking a unique twist on a classic biblical root.
Less common today
Saroya isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,495 in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).