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Sarrinah

suh-REE-nuh · Of uncertain origin; possibly a variant of Serena or a blend of Sara and -ina.

Peak popularity
2017
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2012

Declining since 2012.

Popularity of Sarrinah since 2008

Babies named Sarrinah per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2011, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Sarrinah's real moment was 2017.

481220102020Most births 2011Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s7
2010s89
2020s16

Meaning & origin

Sarrinah is a modern, feminine name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008. It has never been common enough to rank in the national top 1000. The name reached its peak usage in 2017, and its popularity has been declining since 2012. Sarrinah has not been recorded in any top state lists, suggesting its use is spread thinly across the country. Given its recent coinage, the name has no established meaning or etymological history, and it is best understood as a creative spelling or blend of existing names. Its appeal lies in its melodic sound and the fashionable -inah ending. Because of its rarity, Sarrinah offers a distinctive choice for parents seeking a unique name.

Sarrinah is a modern coinage that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008. It likely draws on the popularity of names ending in -inah or -ina, such as Seraphina or Angelina, or may be a respelling of Serena. Its exact derivation is unclear, as it has no long historical or linguistic roots.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Sari, Rina, Sara

Variants: Serina, Sarina

Sibling names for Sarrinah

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

Sisters: Amara, Liliana, Mira, Soraya, Zara

Brothers: Elias, Isaiah, Malik, Silas, Zayn

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Sarrinah mean?
The meaning of Sarrinah is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of the name Serena, which means 'serene,' or a blend of Sara and the feminine suffix -ina.
How popular is the name Sarrinah?
Sarrinah first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2008. It has never ranked in the top 1000 names. Its peak usage was in 2017, and its popularity has been declining since 2012.
Is Sarrinah a girl's name?
Yes, Sarrinah is used almost exclusively for girls.