girl's name
Sayaka
sah-YAH-kah (Japanese)
- Origin Japanese
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 6
- Births on record 218
Sayaka is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2017 it was given to 6 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.
- Sayaka is a name of Japanese origin.
- Peaked in 2000, when 15 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
- First appears in US birth records in 1979.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Sayaka Over Time
Births per decade in the United States, 1970s to 2010s.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 6 |
| 1980s | 33 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 67 |
| 2010s | 24 |
How Popular Is Sayaka?
In 2017, Sayaka was given to 6 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.
Where Sayaka Is Used
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 Sayaka
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Sayaka Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Sayaka over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Sayaka
- Japanese sah-YAH-kah
Sibling Names for Sayaka
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Sayaka — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Sayaka
How popular is the name Sayaka?
In 2017, Sayaka was given to 6 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 Sayaka a girl's or a boy's name?
Sayaka is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Sayaka?
Sayaka has 3 syllables.
When was Sayaka most popular?
Sayaka peaked in 2000, when 15 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.