Shoji

Shoji is a boy's name of Japanese origin meaning “woven.” It is a rare choice in US records.

Shoji at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Japanese
Meaning
“woven”

About the name Shoji

Shoji belongs to the Japanese tradition. Its meaning — “woven” — is the sense carried by its Japanese roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Shoji first appears in Social Security records in 1913. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #725 in 1927, and in 2024 0 babies received the name — 134 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Shoji in US records

First recorded (US)
1913
Best US rank
#725 in 1927
Peak year
1927
Total since 1880
134

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Shoji mean?

Shoji means “woven” in its Japanese roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Shoji a boy or girl name?

Shoji is a boy name.

What origin is the name Shoji?

Shoji comes from the Japanese tradition.

How popular is the name Shoji?

Shoji first appears in US records in 1913. Its best-ever ranking was #725 in 1927, and 0 babies were given the name in 2024.

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