Baby Names Girl Names Meaning of the Name Sakura Updated January 14, 2026 by Jennifer M. Sakura Gender: Female Origin: Japanese Meaning: Cherry Blossom ♥ Add to my Namelist What is the meaning of the name Sakura? The name Sakura is primarily a female name of Japanese origin that means Cherry Blossom. People who like the name Sakura also like: Luna, Lily, Aurora, Amaya, Aiko, Keiko, Suki, Jasper, Liam, Benjamin, Sasuke, Alexander, Naruto, Oliver Names like Sakura: Shakira, Sari, Suri, Saura, Sora, Shiri, Sire, Shariah, Sakhr, Sheri, Sheera, Shiori, Sagira, Siri, Scar, Saahira, Sahar, Sarah, Shari, Swagger, Saraiah, Squire, Sara, Seraiah, Shiro, Sarahi, Shirou, Sayuri, Serwa, Sahirah Stats for the Name Sakura Sakura is currently not in the top 100 on the Baby Names Popularity Charts Sakura is currently not ranked in U.S. births