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Sareen

suh-REEN · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Serena, meaning 'serene', or an elaborated form of Sara.

2025 rank (girls)
#10,107
Babies named in 2025
9
Peak popularity
2012
2025 frequency
1 in 178,585 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #10,107 for girls today.

Popularity of Sareen since 1988

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

611171990200020102020Most births 2012Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1980s7
1990s47
2000s55
2010s80
2020s14

Meaning & origin

Sareen is a modern name that first entered U.S. birth records in 1988, making it a relatively recent addition to the American naming landscape. Its popularity peaked in 2012, though it has remained in steady but infrequent use since then. The name's etymology is unclear: it may derive from Serena, the Latin word for 'serene', or serve as an elaborated form of Sara, the Hebrew name meaning 'princess'. With a 2025 rank of 10107 and a ratio of 1 in 178,585 newborns, Sareen is a distinctive choice that has never cracked the top 10,000. The trajectory of its use is stable, indicating a small but consistent group of parents drawn to its melodic sound. While no states show a particular concentration, Sareen is used across the country, often chosen by families seeking an uncommon name with a familiar feel.

Sareen is a modern coinage that likely emerged as a variant of the name Serena, from Latin serenus meaning 'serene', or as an elaborated form of Sara, itself from the Hebrew Sarah meaning 'princess'. The name first appeared in U.S. records in 1988 and has remained in occasional use, with a peak in 2012. It is almost exclusively given to girls.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sari, Reen, Sare

Variants: Sarene, Serene, Sarina

Sibling names for Sareen

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sareen mean?
Sareen is of uncertain origin, but it is likely a variant of Serena (meaning 'serene') or an elaborated form of Sara (meaning 'princess').
How popular is the name Sareen?
In 2025, Sareen ranked 10107th in the U.S., with about 1 in every 178,585 girls given the name. Its highest rank was in 2012.
Is Sareen a boy or girl name?
Sareen is almost exclusively given to girls.