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Shiori

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Pronounced shee-OH-ree /ʃiˈoʊ.ri/Medium

Meaning: A Japanese girls' name whose sense depends entirely on the kanji chosen. Common writings give 'bookmark; guide' (the shiori that marks a page or a path), or combine characters for 'poem' and 'weave'. No single meaning can be claimed for the romanized form, which we note honestly.Low

In 30 seconds: Shiori is a Japanese girls' name, often 'bookmark; guide' or 'poem; weaving' (said 'shee-OH-ree') — meaning depends on the characters.

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningA Japanese girls' name whose sense depends entirely on the kanji chosen. Common writings give 'bookmark; guide' (the shiori that marks a page or a path), or combine characters for 'poem' and 'weave'. No single meaning can be claimed for the romanized form, which we note honestly.

U.S. rank (2024)#14971 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1990

Total births (all-time)≈ 263

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

Shiori is a well-established Japanese girls' name. Its meaning turns on the characters a family chooses: one common writing gives 'bookmark; guide' — from the old practice of bending a branch to mark a path — while others combine 'poem' with 'weave'. Because the romanized spelling hides the kanji, no single meaning can be claimed, which we note honestly (said 'shee-OH-ree').

In the U.S. it appears only rarely, largely in Japanese families. Rare, lyrical, and character-dependent.

Did you know? The Japanese word shiori means a bookmark — and, older still, a branch bent to mark a path through the woods. As a name it can also be written with characters for 'poem' and 'weave'. The kanji decide, which we note honestly.

Overall data confidence 45%

References — Shiori — Japanese given name; kanji-dependent meaning ('bookmark; guide'; 'poem; weave')

Variations

ShiorySioriShiorie

Nicknames

ShioOri

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shiori mean?

Shiori is a Japanese name whose meaning depends on the characters — often 'bookmark; guide', sometimes 'poem; weaving'.

How do you pronounce Shiori?

It's said shee-OH-ree /ʃiˈoʊ.ri/ — three beats, stress on the middle.

Is Shiori a boy or girl name?

Shiori is a girl's name in Japan.

How popular is Shiori?

Shiori is a very rare name for girls in the U.S., far more familiar in Japan.