MallowbyNames

Sareena

suh-REE-nuh · possibly a variant of Serena, meaning 'clear, serene', or an elaboration of Sara

Peak popularity
2003
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2004

Declining since 2004.

Popularity of Sareena since 1976

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

81725198020002020Most births 2003Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
1970s10
1980s65
1990s137
2000s173
2010s132
2020s55

Meaning & origin

Sareena first appeared on the US baby name charts in 1976, but its most notable period was the early 2000s when it reached its peak rank in 2003. Since 2004, its usage has been in decline, with no data for 1-in-N occurrence, indicating it has never been common. The name's trajectory shows a clear downward trend, and it has no recorded top states, suggesting it was never regionally concentrated. Sareena remains a rare modern coinage, likely inspired by the more established Serena and Sara.

Sareena is likely a modern respelling or elaboration of Serena, a name derived from the Latin 'serenus' meaning 'clear, calm, serene'. Alternatively, it may be a variant of Sara, the Hebrew name meaning 'princess'. It emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as part of a trend for feminine names ending in '-eena'.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sari, Reena, Sare

Variants: Serena, Sarina, Sareena, Sarina

Sibling names for Sareena

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

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sareena mean?
Sareena is thought to be a variant of Serena, meaning 'clear' or 'serene', or an elaboration of Sara, meaning 'princess'.
Is Sareena popular right now?
Sareena is not currently ranked in the top 1000 names in the US. It peaked in popularity in 2003 and has been falling in use since 2004.
Is Sareena a boy or girl name?
Sareena is almost exclusively used as a girl's name.