Rising since 2021, #3,211 for girls today.
Popularity of Sayori since 2021
Babies named Sayori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2020s | 331 |
Meaning & origin
Sayori is a relatively new addition to the U.S. naming landscape, first recorded in 2021. By 2025, it ranked #3211, a moderately low position, and 1 in 32801 newborn girls received the name. Its peak year thus far was 2023, suggesting a brief surge. The name is most popular in South Carolina, Georgia, and Illinois. Despite its recent arrival, Sayori has gained steady traction, appearing in a few hundred births total. Its Japanese origin and melodic sound appeal to parents seeking a culturally distinct yet easily pronounceable name, though the exact meaning remains flexible due to the multiple kanji possibilities.
Sayori is a name of Japanese origin. It may be written with various kanji combinations, such as 小里 ("small village") or 早より ("early"). It has gained some use in the United States since the early 2020s, possibly influenced by fictional characters or by the general appeal of Japanese names.
Where Sayori is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saya, Yori
Variants: Sayori
Sibling names for Sayori
Names that share Sayori's style, for a brother or sister.
