Will my child share the name Sakura with classmates?

Unlikely. With around 10 UK babies named Sakura per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Sakura in their class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.

Is Sakura becoming more or less popular in the UK?

Sakura has been fairly steady, ranked #2,605 in 2025 against #2,615 in 2020. Its best recorded position was #1,887 in 2018.

Is Sakura a good choice for a distinctive name?

Sakura is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.

Is Sakura a popular baby name in the United States?

Sakura does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice.

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Sakura

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Sakura is a distinctive choice, ranked #2605 in 2025. Your child is likely to be the only Sakura in their class.

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UK Rank 2025

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About the Name Sakura

Sakura has seen a notable decline in recent years, dropping 1081 places in five years. It was most popular in 2018 at #1887 — parents choosing it today are making a deliberately counter-trend decision. The name has been a regular feature in UK records since 2002.

Sakura is rare in the UK, so your child is very likely to be the only Sakura in their class.