Declining since 2011, #2,895 for girls today.
Popularity of Sakura since 1970
Babies named Sakura per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 10 |
| 1980s | 41 |
| 1990s | 113 |
| 2000s | 595 |
| 2010s | 702 |
| 2020s | 322 |
Meaning & origin
Sakura, meaning 'cherry blossom,' is a Japanese name that has seen steady use in the United States since the 1970s. Its popularity peaked in 2012, and as of 2025, it ranks 2,895, with about 1 in 27,712 girls receiving the name. The name has been on a declining trajectory since 2011, though it remains a well-known choice. Sakura is most common in Florida and California, reflecting states with larger Japanese-American populations. As a nature-inspired name with deep cultural resonance, Sakura appeals to parents seeking a name that is both beautiful and meaningful.
Sakura is the Japanese word for cherry blossom, a flower deeply symbolic in Japanese culture, representing the ephemeral nature of life. It has been used as a given name in Japan for centuries, particularly for girls, and gained popularity in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century, partly due to increased cultural exchange and media exposure.
Where Sakura is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sakura” around the world
Where Sakura lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Quebec
5
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saku, Saki, Kura
Sibling names for Sakura
Names that share Sakura's style, for a brother or sister.
Sisters: Yuki, Hana, Aoi, Miyuki, Kaede, Aiko, Akira, Midori, Emiko, Kaori, Kimiko, Kiyomi, Mariko, Sayuri, Takara, Ai, Airi, Akemi, Akina, Ayaka, Ayumi, Chiyoko, Hanako, Haruko, Hinata, Keiko, Kimie, Kiyoko, Masako, Mayumi, Megumi, Mirai, Mulan, Shizuko, Tomiko, Yoshie, Yui, Yuka, Yuriko, Akane, Asuna, Ayame, Ayane, Chika, Harumi, Hikari, Hiroko, Katana, Masami, Michiko, Mieko, Minami, Misa, Misaki, Miyu, Mizuki, Nakaya, Namiko, Nanami, Nishi, Sanae, Shiori, Sumie, Temari, Toyoko, Yukie, Yumiko, Miyako, Yukari, Aimi, Asami, Asuka, Ayano, Chihiro, Chiyo, Fujiko, Fumi, Geisha, Hanae, Harue, Hideko, Himari, Hiromi, Hitomi, Izumi, Kameko, Kanae, Kasumi, Katsumi, Kazumi, Kimika, Manami, Matsue, Mayu, Mei, Mikita, Miku, Misao, Miyeko, Momoka, Momoko, Natsumi, Noriko, Nozomi, Oyuki, Satsuki, Sayori, Shima, Sumire, Tanaka, Tomoko, Toshie, Yurika
Brothers: Haruki, Ryo, Kenji, Takumi, Yuki, Raiden, Hiroshi, Jiraiya, Kiyoshi, Akio, Gohan, Hideo, Jiro, Kaito, Kazuo, Kento, Koji, Makoto, Masao, Masaru, Noboru, Riku, Shigeru, Shun, Tadashi, Takashi, Takeo, Takeshi, Yoshio, Yuto, Daichi, Haruo, Haruto, Kaoru, Kazuki, Kazuma, Kenichi, Kenshin, Kenta, Kentaro, Kotaro, Masaki, Masato, Masayuki, Meiko, Mitsuo, Naoki, Ryu, Satoshi, Seiji, Sho, Tamon, Taro, Yasuo, Yoshi, Yuji, Yusuke, Yuta, Yutaka, Yuuki, Hikaru, Iwao, Keiji, Mamoru, Mitsuru, Akito, Daiki, Daisuke, Fumio, Hajime, Hanzo, Hiroto, Hisashi, Hitoshi, Ichiro, Iori, Jimin, Kaisei, Keisuke, Killua, Kohei, Koichi, Minato, Sasuke, Seichi, Seiya, Shin, Shion, Shizuo, Shogo, Sota, Taichi, Taisei, Takahiro, Takao, Takuma, Takuya, Tatsuya, Tetsuo, Tomoki, Tsutomu, Wataru, Yamato
