Boy · #8,287 in 2026

Saikou

Name: Popularity of the name Saikou in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Saikou, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#8,287

Peak Rank

#8,287 (2024)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2007

First Year

2024

Last Year

2024

Peak Year

#8287

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Saikou

Saikou first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby boy name in 2007, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2024, when 9 Saikous were born — ranking #8,287 that year. As of 2026, Saikou ranks #8,287 for baby boys with 9 births, with steady use. In total, more than 20 Saikous have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

500+

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Names that sound like Saikou

Phonetically similar names — useful when Saikou is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Seiko
Saco
Seki
Saku
Saiki
Saiko
Soku
Siku
Seiki
Sake
Psycho
Psyche

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Saikou

What does the name Saikou mean?

Saikou is a boy's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2007. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Saikou in 2026?

In 2026, Saikou ranks #8,287 among boys' names in the U.S., with 9 babies given the name that year.

When was Saikou most popular?

Saikou reached its peak popularity in 2024, ranking #8,287 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Saikou a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Saikou is primarily a boy's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a girl's name.

What names go well with Saikou?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Saikou include Argo, Aner, Covington. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Saikou

Saikou is a boy baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2007 and has accumulated 20 births in the dataset. Saikou's peak popularity came in 2024 when it ranked #8,287. Use the chart and map above to compare Saikou's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.