Saki, of Japanese origin, is a unisex given name that translates to 'happiness' or 'bliss'. It is derived from the kanji character 'さき', which also means 'future'. Saki gained popularity in the West during the 20th century due to its usage by authors such as Jack London and Somerset Maugham, who chose it for characters in their works. In Japanese culture, Saki is often used for both boys and girls until they reach adulthood, at which point males are typically referred to by their family name followed by 'san', while females retain the use of their given name.
The name Saki experienced varied popularity over the decades, peaking at 16 births in both 1996 and 1997, before declining to single digits from 1999 onwards. The total number of babies named Saki from 1986 to 2020 was 308.