The nameSakina

Sakina is an Arabic name of calm and peace. It reached its best rank in England and Wales in 2024.

Meaning

Sakina comes from the Arabic sakinah, "tranquillity, serenity".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Sakina reached 885th place in 2024 and was 922nd in 2025.

Popularity of the name Sakina

Sakina in the United States

2849thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2024peak year (58 births)
1,547babies named Sakina in the United States since 1880
02958 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Sakina was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 337 births over the decade, 22% of all recorded babies named Sakina. Its rise began around 1961, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Sakina in the United States were born before 2002. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 47 births a year on average, against 32 in the five years before.

Sakina in the United Kingdom

916thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2025peak year (41 births)
705babies named Sakina in the United Kingdom since 1997
02141 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Sakina was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2010s, with 277 births over the decade, 39% of all recorded babies named Sakina. Half of all babies named Sakina in the United Kingdom were born before 2013, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 33 births a year on average, against 26 in the five years before.

Sakina in France

372ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2024peak year (175 births)
4,025babies named Sakina in France since 1900
088175 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Sibling names for Sakina

Names from the same generation as Sakina, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Sakina mean?

Sakina comes from the Arabic sakinah, "tranquillity, serenity".

What is the origin of the name Sakina?

Arabic.

Is Sakina a girl's or a boy's name?

Sakina is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Sakina?

In 2024, Sakina was the 2849th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 58 births.

What are good sibling names for Sakina?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Safia, Aziza, Aicha and Tasnim for a sister, Salim, Adel, Ayoub and Habib for a brother.