Sakurako
Meaningcherry blossom child · Japanese
Sakurako is a Japanese girl name meaning “cherry blossom child”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.
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- Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Sakurako would score 16 points, thanks largely to the K (worth 5).
- GenerationSakurako peaked in 2001, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Sakurako you'd meet today is about 24 years old.
- HistorySakurako first shows up in US birth records in 2001, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
US births per million girls, 2001–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Sakurako
Sakurako is a girl name of Japanese origin meaning “cherry blossom child”. With 4 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Japanese names
More Japanese girl names
- Girl name: Naomi · pleasantness
- Girl name: Noa · movement
- Girl name: Reina · queen
- Girl name: Aya · sign, verse
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Girl name: Kiyomi · often pure beauty
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Akira · bright, clear
Questions about the name Sakurako
What does the name Sakurako mean?
Sakurako means “cherry blossom child” and comes from Japanese. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Thalia (“to blossom”), Sakura (“cherry blossom”), Mio (“often waterway or cherry blossom”) and Misaki (“often beautiful blossom”).
What is the origin of the name Sakurako?
Sakurako is Japanese in origin. Other Japanese names to consider are Naomi (“pleasantness”), Noa (“movement”), Reina (“queen”) and Aya (“sign, verse”).
Is Sakurako a boy or girl name?
Sakurako is a girl name.
How popular is the name Sakurako?
Sakurako is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2012. It peaked at #15,352 in 2001, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Sakurako?
If you like Sakurako, you might also like Thalia, Sakura, Mio and Misaki.
What should I know before naming my baby Sakurako?
Sakurako is a Japanese girl name meaning “cherry blossom child”. In Japan, parents often choose a name as much for the kanji characters behind it as for its sound, so the same name can carry several shades of meaning. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.