Holding steady.
Popularity of Saki since 1986
Babies named Saki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 18 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 86 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Saki is a Japanese name with a gentle sound and a meaning tied to blossoms or hope, depending on the kanji. In the United States, it first appeared in birth records in 1986 and saw its peak usage in 1997. The name has remained stable in the decades since, never reaching the top 1000 but holding a quiet presence. Its use in the U.S. is rare, with no single state showing a concentration, reflecting its broader appeal among families seeking a short, melodic name with Japanese roots.
Saki is a Japanese name typically written with kanji such as 咲 (saki, 'blossom') or 希 (ki, 'hope') combined with other characters, or as 紗希 (saki, 'gauze' + 'hope'). It can also be a unisex name, though it is more commonly given to girls. The name has been in use in Japan since at least the mid-20th century and gained modest popularity in the United States starting in the late 1980s.
Sibling names for Saki
Names that share Saki's style, for a brother or sister.
