Rising since 1995, #2,859 for girls today.
Popularity of Sakina since 1961
Babies named Sakina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 33 |
| 1970s | 215 |
| 1980s | 211 |
| 1990s | 221 |
| 2000s | 293 |
| 2010s | 338 |
| 2020s | 296 |
Meaning & origin
Sakina carries a meaning of peace and serenity rooted in Arabic and Islamic tradition. Though first recorded in the U.S. in 1961, the name has experienced a steady rise in use since 1995, reaching its peak rank of 2859 in 2025, when about 1 in 27,242 baby girls were named Sakina. Its growth reflects broader trends in the adoption of culturally meaningful names within Muslim communities in states like Pennsylvania, New York, and California. As a name that combines spiritual resonance with a soft, melodic sound, Sakina continues to gain visibility while remaining relatively uncommon in the broader U.S. naming landscape.
Sakina derives from the Arabic root s-k-n, meaning calmness or serenity. In the Quran, the term 'sakinah' refers to a sense of divine peace or reassurance. It is a relatively modern given name in the English-speaking world, appearing in U.S. records since the early 1960s and growing in use among Muslim families.
Where Sakina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Sakina” around the world
Where Sakina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
170
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saki, Kina
Sibling names for Sakina
Names that share Sakina's style, for a brother or sister.
