Saori is a unisex given name, of Japanese origin, which means 'small wave'. It is composed of two kanji characters: 小 (ko), meaning small, and 浪 (nami), meaning wave. The name gained popularity in Japan during the 1980s and has since been used worldwide.
Based on these statistics, the name Saori has seen a significant increase in popularity over time, with a steady rise from the late 1980s onwards. The peak in popularity occurred recently, with 55 births recorded in 2022 and 52 in 2023, indicating that Saori is currently one of the more popular names for newborn girls.