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Sabreena

suh-BREE-nuh · Variant of Sabrina, of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'from the River Severn' or derived from Celtic legends.

Peak popularity
1996
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 1996

Declining since 1996.

Popularity of Sabreena since 1968

Babies named Sabreena per year in U.S. Social Security records.

142741198020002020Most births 1996Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1960s7
1970s21
1980s93
1990s257
2000s163
2010s83
2020s5

Meaning & origin

Sabreena is a modern respelling of Sabrina, a name that has been used since at least the 1950s. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1968, and saw its peak usage in 1996, after which it has been on a steady decline. Despite its low overall rank, Sabreena represents a creative spelling trend that became more common in the late 20th century. It is primarily found in the United States, with no strong geographic concentration. The name's pronunciation remains similar to Sabrina, but the distinctive spelling sets it apart.

Sabreena is a modern respelling of Sabrina, a name of uncertain origin. It may derive from the River Severn in Britain, or from Celtic mythology where Sabrina (or Habren) was a legendary princess. The name gained popularity after the 1954 film 'Sabrina' starring Audrey Hepburn. Sabreena, with its '-eena' ending, emerged as a creative variant in the late 20th century, particularly in the United States.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Bree, Rina, Sabi, Sabs

Variants: Sabrina, Sabreen, Sabrean, Sabriena

Sibling names for Sabreena

Names that share Sabreena's style, for a brother or sister.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sabreena mean?
Sabreena is a variant of Sabrina, which has uncertain origins. It may mean 'from the River Severn' or be linked to a Celtic princess in legend. For Sabreena itself, no specific meaning is attested; it is a modern respelling.
Is Sabreena a popular name?
Sabreena has never entered the top 1000 names in the United States. It first appeared in 1968, but its rank has always been very low, with no recorded rank in recent years. Its peak year was 1996, after which usage steadily declined.
Is Sabreena a boy or girl name?
Sabreena is almost exclusively used as a girl's name, derived from the feminine Sabrina.