Sakura Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Sakura – Meaning: cherry blossom – Origin: Japanese – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: sah-KUR-ah

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Sakura is a Japanese girl's name that means cherry blossom, pronounced sah-KUR-ah (IPA /sɑːˈkʊrə/). It has a gentle, nature-rooted feel with a storybook charm and a worldly, modern sensibility rather than an old-fashioned one. For parents drawn to a name with a clear, concrete meaning tied to the natural world, it's a straightforward option.

Meaning & Origin of Sakura

Meaning: Cherry blossom.

Origin: Japanese.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Sakura

Phonetic: sah-KUR-ah   IPA: /sɑːˈkʊrə/

Popularity of Sakura

In 2024, just 55 girls in the U.S. were given the name Sakura, ranking it #3001 nationally. That's down from its high point in 2012, when 87 babies were named Sakura and it reached #2186.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1970–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Sakura mean?

Cherry blossom. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Sakura)

How do you pronounce Sakura?

Sakura is pronounced sah-KUR-ah (IPA: /sɑːˈkʊrə/).

Is Sakura a popular name right now?

Sakura peaked at #2186 in 2012 and is ranked #3001 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1970–2024.)

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