Sakura: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Means cherry blossom, the iconic flower of springtime Japan.
- Origin
- Japanese
- Syllables
- 3
- Current rank
- #3026
- Peak
- #2184 in 2012
Trend: Falling, easing off its high over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Sakura Means
Sakura is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means cherry blossom, the iconic flower of springtime Japan.
How Popular Sakura Is
Sakura currently ranks #3026 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2184 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Good to Know About Sakura
- Sakura is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
- Sakura is a name from the Japanese naming tradition.
- Part of the charming botanical name trend.
Names Like Sakura
Other Japanese names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Sakura
Japanese names that pair well as a brother or sister to Sakura.
Questions About Sakura
What does Sakura mean?
Sakura is a girl name of Japanese origin. Means cherry blossom, the iconic flower of springtime Japan.
How popular is Sakura?
Sakura currently ranks #3026 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #2184 in 2012. It has been easing off its high.
Where does Sakura come from?
Sakura comes from Japanese roots. Sakura is less common today than in past decades, making it a distinctive choice.
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