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Saskia
GirlDutch, Germanic· “Dutch name, likely 'Saxon'”
- Meaning
- Dutch name, likely 'Saxon'
- Origin
- Dutch, Germanic
- Pronunciation
- SAS-kee-uh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #4,342
- US babies 2025
- 33
- Best rank
- #3,586 (2002)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Saskia
Saskia is a Dutch and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “Dutch name, likely 'Saxon'”.
Saskia is a Dutch name that goes back to the medieval Germanic name Saxa, probably meaning Saxon. The Saxons took their name from the seax, a type of short sword. The best-known bearer is Saskia van Uylenburgh, the wife of the painter Rembrandt, who used her as a model in many portraits. It is said SAS-kee-uh. The name is used in the Netherlands, Germany and Britain. In the US it is uncommon, which makes it stand out while remaining easy to say.
Popularity over time
Saskia first appears in US Social Security records in 1961. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #3,586 in 2002, and the most babies received it in 2024, when 41 were named Saskia. In 2025, 33 babies were named Saskia, and it ranked #4,342 nationally. That is 74% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,668 in 1980, #3,716 in 2000, #6,590 in 2010, and #4,342 in 2025. Of the 1,230 US girls named Saskia since records began, 22% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 2010s come next, with 235 babies. Since 2010, 415 more have been named Saskia.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Gwendolynn, Renna, Sona, Shree, and Celestia.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Saskia ranked highest in Florida and Texas.
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Saskia is usually pronounced SAS-kee-uh, with two syllables. It has six letters, starts with S and ends in “-ia”.
Middle names for Saskia
A few middle names that flow with Saskia: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Saskia
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Saskia mean?
Saskia is a Dutch and Germanic name that is usually said to mean “Dutch name, likely 'Saxon'”.
What is the origin of the name Saskia?
Saskia has Dutch and Germanic roots. Saskia is a Dutch name that goes back to the medieval Germanic name Saxa, probably meaning Saxon.
Is Saskia a popular name?
Not especially. Saskia ranked #4,342 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Saskia a boy or girl name?
Saskia is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Saskia?
Saskia is usually pronounced SAS-kee-uh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings