N
NamyLab

Sayori

female
Updated 7 months ago

Meaning

"Small Sand Eel Fish"

Sayori is a Japanese feminine name associated with a small fish species and sometimes linked symbolically with delicacy and grace.

Themes:japanesenaturemarinetraditional
UniqueRare

Fact-checked by Lily Anderson

M.F.A. Creative Writing, Sarah LawrencePublished NovelistName Collection Curator • Creative Names Editor

This name has been verified against authoritative sources including SSA data, etymology databases, and cultural naming traditions.

Popularity History of Sayori

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#2373Ranked nationally
SSA did not record this spelling in the national rankings for the available chart years. Names used fewer than 5 times in a year are omitted from the dataset.

Yearly Ranking Snapshot

Pick any SSA release year to inspect that year's national ranking and how it changed from the year before.

Selected Year Rank
Unranked

Sayori did not appear in the national SSA rankings for 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
--

no national rank in 2024

Data Source

Popularity rankings are based on official data from the Social Security Administration (SSA), which tracks baby name applications in the United States.

Last updated: 2024 • Data source updated annually

Sayori Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Sayori.

9 ideas
sayy
Nickname
sayo
Nickname
sie
Nickname
sy
Nickname
so
Nickname
yori
Nickname
oriy
Nickname
sa
Nickname
yory
Nickname

Similar Names to Sayori

female

Ann

“Grace, Favor”

#1141
|Hebrew
female

Anita

“Grace Favor”

#1463
|Hebrew
female

Annette

“Grace”

#1304
|French
female

Agnes

“Pure”

#1063
|Greek
female

Arlene

“Pledge or Promise”

#1798
|English
female

Antoinette

“Priceless One”

#2882
|French
female

Alberta

“Noble; Bright”

#10281
|Germanic
female

Adrienne

“From Hadria”

#1455
|French
female

Alisha

“Noble”

#1137
|Hebrew
female

Aimee

“Beloved”

#1467
|French

Baby Name Lists That Include Sayori

Browse every Namylab list page that currently includes Sayori, from meaning and origin collections to letter, syllable, and themed baby name lists.

18 linked lists

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What does the name Sayori mean?
Sayori means "Small Sand Eel Fish". Sayori is a Japanese feminine name associated with a small fish species and sometimes linked symbolically with delicacy
What is the origin of Sayori?
Sayori is of Japanese origin. The name has been used historically across cultures and carries significant cultural meaning within its origin tradition.
How popular is the name Sayori?
According to the latest SSA data, Sayori is currently ranked #2373 in the United States. The name has shown interesting trends over the past century, with popularity varying based on cultural preferences and naming trends.
Is Sayori a girl name?
Sayori is traditionally a girl name. However, modern naming practices are increasingly flexible, and names can be used across genders based on personal preference.
What are good nicknames for Sayori?
Popular nicknames for Sayori include sayy, sayo, sie, sy, and more. These offer shorter, more casual alternatives for everyday use.
What names are similar to Sayori?
There are many names similar to Sayori in meaning, origin, or sound. Explore the Similar Names section to discover alternatives that may resonate with you.

Quick Facts

OriginJapanese
Syllables2
Length6 letters
US Rank#2373
Trend→ Stable
Starts withS

Sibling Ideas

Explore More Girl Names Like Sayori

Sayori has Japanese roots, making it a wonderful choice if you love names from this heritage. Discover more options in our Japanese baby names collection, where you'll find hundreds of names with similar cultural depth.

Sayori appears in several of our curated collections. Check out Names That Mean Nature and Names That Mean Ocean for more names with a similar feel. You might also enjoy browsing Unique Baby Names and Names That Mean Grace.

Before you decide, try our Full Name Preview to see how Sayori pairs with your surname. The Sibling Name Matcher can help find names that complement Sayori beautifully, and the Nickname Predictor reveals the most common short forms.

Explore our full baby name lists for origin-based, meaning-based, and themed collections, or head back to the baby name generator to continue your search.