Declining since 2016, #6,116 for girls today.
Popularity of Saina since 2006
Babies named Saina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 29 |
| 2010s | 246 |
| 2020s | 113 |
Meaning & origin
Saina first appeared in U.S. records in 2006 and reached its peak rank of 6,116 in 2017. Since then, its use has been falling gradually. As of 2025, it remains a rare choice, with approximately 1 in 84,593 newborns given the name. The name is culturally versatile, with possible Arabic and Indian roots, and its modern profile owes much to the prominence of Indian badminton star Saina Nehwal. Despite its recent entry into the U.S. naming landscape, Saina has not become widespread, and its trajectory shows a steady decline since 2016.
The name Saina has multiple proposed derivations. It may be a variant of the Arabic name Zaina, meaning "beautiful" or "radiant." Alternatively, it could be a spelling variation of the Indian name Saina, which itself is of uncertain origin but is borne by notable Indian women. In recent decades, Saina has gained recognition internationally through Indian badminton player Saina Nehwal.
“Saina” around the world
Where Saina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
30
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Sai, Saina
Sibling names for Saina
Names that share Saina's style, for a brother or sister.
