UK girl's name
Sachi
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "child loved by all".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sachi is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sachi popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2011, with 10 births.
This profile covers 97 England and Wales registrations across 21 recorded years from 1997 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 40% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 97 living people in the UK are called Sachi. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sachi ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2011, when 10 girls were registered as Sachi.
- • About 97 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sachi as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2011
10 births
Estimated living
97
2026
Meaning
What does Sachi mean?
The given name Sachi has its roots in Japanese culture, originating from the Japanese word "sachi" meaning "blossoming" or "prosperous." This name gained popularity during the Heian period (794-1185 CE) in Japan, when it was commonly used for both male and female children.
The name Sachi is believed to have been derived from the ancient Japanese word "sachiru," which means "to bloom" or "to flourish." It is often associated with the beauty and delicacy of cherry blossoms, which hold significant cultural importance in Japan.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sachi can be found in the Kojiki, an ancient Japanese chronicle dating back to 712 CE. The text mentions a character named Sachi-no-Kimi, who was a princess from the Saki clan.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Sachi. One such example is Sachi Inouye (1924-1998), a Japanese-American artist and educator known for her woodblock prints and contributions to the Asian American art movement.
Another prominent figure is Sachi Parker (born 1956), an American actress and author, best known for her role in the television series "The Rookie" and her memoir "Lucky Me: My Life With, and Without, My Mom, Shirley MacLaine."
In the world of sports, Sachi Mukai (born 1989) is a Japanese professional tennis player who has represented her country in various international competitions, including the Olympic Games.
Sachi Noro (1950-2017) was a renowned Japanese sculptor and installation artist, known for her exploration of themes such as nature, spirituality, and the human condition through her intricate and thought-provoking works.
Sachi Hosokawa (1908-1994) was a Japanese politician and feminist activist who played a significant role in advocating for women's rights and gender equality in Japan during the mid-20th century.
These examples showcase the diverse range of individuals who have carried the name Sachi throughout history, reflecting its enduring popularity and cultural significance across various fields and eras.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sachi over time
The chart below shows babies named Sachi registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1997 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sachi, the clearest high point is 2011. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sachi by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sachi was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #4408 | 18 | 4 |
| 2010s | #4205 | 43 | 8 |
| 2000s | #4191 | 33 | 8 |
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Sachi
- Sophie 103,803
- Sophia 46,936
- Scarlett 34,261
- Sienna 32,418
- Sofia 29,136
- Sarah 27,961
- Shannon 25,510
- Summer 24,167
- Sara 14,205
- Skye 13,654
- Samantha 12,697
- Stephanie 9,309
FAQ
Sachi: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sachi in the UK right now?
In 2024, Sachi was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sachi most popular?
The peak year on record was 2011, with 10 babies registered as Sachi in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sachi?
A feminine name of Japanese origin meaning "child loved by all".
How many people are called Sachi in the UK?
A total of 97 babies have been registered as Sachi across the 21 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.