Sayori
A feminine Japanese name signifying "small bird" or "little sparrow".
Name Census estimates that about 280 living Americans carry the first name Sayori. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sayori today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sayori births was 2023 (125 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sayori. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
280
~ 1 in 1,224,123 Americans
Peak year
2023
125 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,373
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Sayori: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Sayori by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sayori during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 0 | 282 | 282 |
Geography
Where Sayoris live
The SSA's state-level files cover 10 states and territories. Georgia, Texas, Pennsylvania recorded the most babies named Sayori, while Tennessee, Ohio, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 12 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sayori
The name Sayori has its origins in the Japanese language. It is a feminine name that has been in use since the late 20th century. The name is thought to be derived from the Japanese words "sayaka" meaning clear or bright, and "ori" meaning woven or weave. Together, the name can be interpreted as "bright weave" or "clear weave."
While the name itself is relatively modern, the components "sayaka" and "ori" have been used in Japanese culture and literature for centuries. The word "sayaka" has been used to describe clear skies, pure water, and other natural elements that are bright and untainted. The word "ori" has been used in reference to weaving, a traditional Japanese craft dating back to ancient times.
There are no known historical figures or characters from ancient texts or religious scriptures that bore the name Sayori. However, the name has gained popularity in Japan and among Japanese communities around the world in recent decades.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sayori was Sayori Ishizuka, a Japanese actress born in 1976. She has appeared in various television dramas and films throughout her career.
Another notable person named Sayori is Sayori Matsumura, a Japanese voice actress born in 1986. She is best known for voicing characters in popular anime series such as "Naruto" and "Puella Magi Madoka Magica."
Sayori Ishikawa, born in 1982, is a Japanese singer and voice actress. She has provided vocals for numerous anime and video game soundtracks.
Sayori Kimura, born in 1996, is a Japanese professional wrestler currently signed with the World Wonder Ring Stardom promotion.
Sayori Yoshida, born in 1990, is a Japanese professional golfer who plays on the LPGA Tour. She has won multiple tournaments throughout her career.
These are just a few examples of individuals who have carried the name Sayori throughout history. While the name is relatively new, it has gained popularity and recognition in Japan and among Japanese communities worldwide.
People
Sayori + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sayori as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sayori: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sayori?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 280 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sayori going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,224,123 US residents.
Is Sayori a common name?
We classify Sayori as "Very Rare". It ranks above 78.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 282 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sayori most popular?
The single biggest year for Sayori was 2023, when 125 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sayori is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Sayori in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Sayori a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sayori in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Sayori still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Sayori in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Sayori can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Sayori?
Our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers how many people have the name Sayori at a glance, with the living-bearer count up front.