boy's name
Saikou
SY-koo
- Gender Boy
- Syllables 2
- Letters 6
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 90
Saikou is a boy's name with 2 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- First appears in birth records in 2007.
- 2 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Saikou Over Time
Births per decade in France, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 10 |
| 2000s | 5 |
| 2010s | 5 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 15 |
How Popular Is Saikou?
In 2024, Saikou was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Saikou Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
How Saikou Is Spelled
Birth registers count each spelling separately, so every one has its own ranking.
| Spelling | What it is | Births on record |
|---|---|---|
| Saïkou | Saïkou is a rare spelling of Saikou, written with a diaeresis and recorded about 10 times, mostly in France. | 10 |
Names That Peaked Alongside Saikou
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Saikou Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Saikou over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Saikou
- Pronunciation SY-koo
Sibling Names for Saikou
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Saikou — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Saikou
How popular is the name Saikou?
In 2024, Saikou was given to 5 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Saikou a girl's or a boy's name?
Saikou is given almost entirely to boys in birth records.
How many syllables are in Saikou?
Saikou has 2 syllables.
When was Saikou most popular?
Saikou peaked in 2010, when 5 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Saikou a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Saikou currently ranks #12,958 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.