Sayonara
Sayonara is a girl baby name. Ranked #38,009 in the US, popular nicknames include Say, Sayie, and Sayoie.
A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Meaning & Origin
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Historical Record
Sayonara first appeared in US Social Security records in 1958.
Over 6 babies have been named Sayonara in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sayonara is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #38,009 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #38,009
- Total SSA Count
- 6
Alternative Spellings
Nicknames
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About the Name Sayonara
Sayonara is a girl name .
Sayonara is currently ranked #38,009 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sayonara include Say, Sayie, Sayoie, and Sayoy. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sayonara include Sayori . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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Sources
- U.S. Social Security Administration — National Baby Names Data (popularity rankings and historical trends)
- NamingEverything editorial research and analysis