Sakura
- Pronunciation
- [Sa-ku-ra]
- Gender
- Female
- Meaning
- Cherry Blossoms
- Origin
- Japanese
Sakura Popularity Snapshot
Across the entire US Social Security Administration record (1880–2024), 1,725 baby girls have been named Sakura. The name peaked in 2012 with 87 US births that year (rank #2186). In 2024, ranked #3001 nationally — 815 places below its 2012 peak.
Top States for Sakura
Based on 1910–2024 US SSA state-level records, the three states with the most Sakura births are: California (305), New York (86), Texas (75).
Other Japanese-Origin Names Like Sakura
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6-Letter Names Starting with S
Names with Sakura's exact length and starting letter: Saadya, Saarah, Sabana, Sabina, Sabino.
Quick Facts About Sakura
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Compare Sakura to Other Popular Names
Side-by-side popularity charts and crossover years for Sakura against today's most popular girls-name peers (top 8 by US births in the last 10 years of SSA records).