Saori Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
Saori is a Japanese name meaning 'woven silk'. It has its roots in ancient Japanese language and has evolved through various historical forms. The name embodies traits of grace and creativity and has gained popularity in modern Japan. There is no biblical relevance associated with this name.
The name Saori is most popular in California, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the West region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Saori has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, too falling for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Saori' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 10779th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 9725th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 3842nd out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Saori' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Saori"
Pronunciation
/sɑːˈɔːri/
Origin
Japanese
Etymology
The name Saori is derived from the Japanese characters '紗' (sa), which means 'gauze' or 'silk', and '織' (ori), meaning 'weaving'. Together, they can convey the idea of 'woven fabric' or 'silken weave'.
Meaning
woven silk
Language Evolution
古代日本語 (Kodai Nihongo) - Ancient Japanese, 中世日本語 (Chūsei Nihongo) - Medieval Japanese, 近代日本語 (Kindai Nihongo) - Modern Japanese
Historical Usage
The name Saori has been used in Japan for many years, particularly gaining popularity in the late 20th century, partly due to its pleasant sound and association with artistry and craftsmanship.
Variants & Derivatives
Sao, Sakura, Saori-chan
Modern Popularity & Image
Currently, Saori is perceived as a feminine name that embodies grace and creativity, often associated with artistic talents.
Famous People
Saori Yoshida - Renowned Japanese wrestler, Saori Shikano - Popular Japanese singer, Saori Kondo - Notable Japanese artist
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Saori"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Saori"
"Saori" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 10779th of 27321 | 83 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 9725th of 35406 | 165 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 3842nd of 30306 | 474 |
Regional Popularity of "Saori" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Saori" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - |
85.91% 5427th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - |
73.68% 5388th/7313 |
62.05% 4631st/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
79.76% 3579th/4487 |
47.16% 3217th/6822 |
39.79% 2497th/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Saori"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Saori" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.