Saki: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Saki – Meaning: varies by kanji — often 'blossom' or 'bloom,' though the exact meaning depends on the characters chosen – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Unisex


Saki is a Japanese unisex name meaning “varies by kanji — often 'blossom' or 'bloom,' though the exact meaning depends on the characters chosen”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Saki

Meaning: Varies by kanji — often 'blossom' or 'bloom,' though the exact meaning depends on the characters chosen.

Origin: Japanese.

A common claim: Said to mean 'blooming hope' or 'blossom.' Actually: This meaning applies only to spellings that use the 咲 ('bloom') kanji — with other kanji, the name carries a different meaning entirely.

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

Popularity of Saki

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1986–2020.

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