Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Sakeena since 1957
Babies named Sakeena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 8 |
| 1960s | 14 |
| 1970s | 113 |
| 1980s | 134 |
| 1990s | 86 |
| 2000s | 99 |
| 2010s | 89 |
| 2020s | 58 |
Meaning & origin
Sakeena is a name first recorded in the United States in 1957. It reached its highest rank of 7,885 in 2025, with an estimated 1 in 123,636 baby girls given the name that year. Its peak popularity occurred in 1976, though it has remained relatively stable in usage. The name appears most often among families of African American heritage, and its possible Swahili or Arabic roots give it a melodic, global feel.
Sakeena may derive from the Arabic word 'sakinah' meaning tranquility or peace, or from Swahili 'sikina' meaning quiet. It has been used in African American communities since the mid-20th century, possibly as a variant of Sakina or a creative coinage.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saki, Keena, Sakee
Sibling names for Sakeena
Names that share Sakeena's style, for a brother or sister.
