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Sayori

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Pronounced sah-YOH-ree /sɑːˈjoʊ.ri/High

Meaning: peaceful, helpfulLow

In 30 seconds: Sayori is a Japanese name possibly meaning peaceful or helpful, also a character in Doki Doki Literature Club (2017). A lyrical three-syllable name with Japanese elegance.

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Origin MediumJapanese, Fictional

Meaningpeaceful, helpful

U.S. rank (2025)#3244 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births49 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 331

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sayori is a Japanese feminine name combining sa (village) and yori (helpful, approaching). Its precise meaning is uncertain but it carries the gentle quality of Japanese feminine names.

Sayori gained wider awareness through Doki Doki Literature Club (2017) and is used in Japan as a given name.

Did you know? Sayori is the sweet, cheerful protagonist of Doki Doki Literature Club! (2017), a visual novel by Dan Salvato — a game with a devoted global fanbase that introduced this name to many Western players.

Overall data confidence 62%

Kenkyusha Japanese-English Dictionary — reference for SayoriBehind the Name: Sayori — name etymology reference

Variations

Satori

Nicknames

SayoYori

Famous Bearers

★Sayori (fictional)
Character in the 2017 visual novel video game Doki Doki Literature Club! by Dan Salvato, the protagonist's cheerful childhood friend and the club's vice president.

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Frequently Asked

What does Sayori mean?

Sayori is a Japanese name possibly meaning peaceful or helpful. Also a character from Doki Doki Literature Club (2017).

How do you pronounce Sayori?

Sayori is pronounced sah-YOH-ree (/sɑːˈjoʊ.ri/), with three syllables.

Is Sayori a girl's name?

Yes, Sayori is a feminine Japanese name.

How popular is the name Sayori?

Sayori is used in Japan and has attracted global interest through Doki Doki Literature Club.