Declining since 2017, #14,942 for girls today.
Popularity of Sukaina since 1993
Babies named Sukaina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 13 |
| 2000s | 21 |
| 2010s | 78 |
| 2020s | 42 |
Meaning & origin
Sukaina is an Arabic name associated with tranquility and spiritual peace. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1993 and reached its highest rank in 2016, though it has since declined in use. The name remains relatively rare, given to roughly 1 in every 321,453 girls in 2025. Its trajectory has been falling since 2017, but it retains a quiet appeal among families seeking a name with deep cultural and religious resonance. Sukaina has not been recorded in any top U.S. state rankings, reflecting its niche but steady presence.
Sukaina is a feminine Arabic name derived from the root s-k-n, which carries meanings of tranquility, peace, and stillness. It is closely related to the word 'sakinah', a concept in Islam describing divine peace or serenity. The name has been used in Arabic-speaking and Muslim communities for centuries, though its popularity in the United States is more recent, reflecting broader adoption of Arabic-origin names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Suki, Kaina
Variants: Sukayna, Sukainah, Sukainaa
Sibling names for Sukaina
Names that share Sukaina's style, for a brother or sister.
