unisex name
Sakae
sah-KAH-eh (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Unisex
- Syllables 3
- Letters 5
- Births on record 115
Sakae is a unisex name with 3 syllables. It is given to both girls and boys — about 50% of recorded births with this name are girls. In 2008 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
- Sakae is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name.
- It has largely dropped out of use.
- First appears in US birth records in 1914.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sakae Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1910s to 2000s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 47 |
| 1920s | 63 |
| 1930s | 0 |
| 1940s | 0 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 5 |
How Popular Is Sakae?
In 2008, Sakae was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
US figures omit any name given to fewer than five babies in a year, so the rarest names are absent from the source rather than absent from use. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Sakae
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sakae Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sakae over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sakae
- Japanese sah-KAH-eh
Sibling Names for Sakae
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sakae — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sakae
How popular is the name Sakae?
In 2008, Sakae was given to 5 babies in the United States. It was given to fewer than five babies in the most recent year of published figures for the United States.
Is Sakae a girl's or a boy's name?
Sakae is used for both girls and boys. About 50% of recorded births with this name are girls.
How many syllables are in Sakae?
Sakae has 3 syllables.
When was Sakae most popular?
Sakae peaked in 1923, when 15 babies were given the name. It has largely dropped out of use.