Declining since 1997, #13,208 for girls today.
Popularity of Shiori since 1988
Babies named Shiori per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 95 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 70 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Shiori is a Japanese name that first entered U.S. records in 1988, a time when Japanese pop culture began to see broader international interest. Its peak popularity came quickly in 1990, though overall numbers have always been small. The name has been on a downward trajectory since 1997, with 2025 data showing a rank of 13,208 and approximately 1 in 267,878 girls receiving the name. While Shiori has multiple possible kanji meanings, its literal and poetic qualities appeal to parents seeking a name with cultural depth. It has not historically been used for boys, and its origins are firmly within Japanese naming conventions. Because the name is uncommon in the U.S., it retains a distinctive international character.
Shiori is a Japanese name typically formed from two kanji characters. A common combination uses 詩 (shi) meaning 'poem' and 織 (ori) meaning 'weave, fabric', giving the sense of 'weaving a poem'. Another frequent pairing is 詩 (shi) with 莉 (ri, 'jasmine') or 理 (ri, 'reason, logic'). The name has been used in Japan since at least the late 20th century and gained modest popularity abroad through anime and manga.
Sibling names for Shiori
Names that share Shiori's style, for a brother or sister.
