A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Sakinah since 1971
Babies named Sakinah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 275 |
| 1980s | 255 |
| 1990s | 181 |
| 2000s | 148 |
| 2010s | 114 |
| 2020s | 82 |
Meaning & origin
Sakinah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, a relatively late entry compared to many established Arabic names. Its peak popularity came early, in 1976, though overall usage has remained modest. The name has seen a notable resurgence in recent years, with a rising trajectory since 2017, reflecting a broader revival of Arabic names from the 1970s. As of 2025, it ranked 6,838 with approximately 1 in 100,454 baby girls receiving the name. The name carries deep spiritual resonance, rooted in the Quranic concept of divine tranquility, which continues to appeal to Muslim families seeking a meaningful and serene choice.
Sakinah comes from the Arabic root s-k-n, relating to stillness and calm. In the Quran, it denotes a sense of divine peace or reassurance sent down upon believers. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities for centuries, though its adoption in the United States began in the 1970s.
“Sakinah” around the world
Where Sakinah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Saki, Kina
Sibling names for Sakinah
Names that share Sakinah's style, for a brother or sister.
