Sakina Girl

Popularity: #892 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

Pronunciationsah-KEE-nah / səˈkiː.nə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: tranquility; Swahili: peace

Historical & Cultural Background

Sakina is derived from the Arabic word 'sakinah,' which refers to a sense of calmness and tranquility. In Islamic tradition, it is often associated with divine peace and reassurance. The name is also used in various cultures, including Swahili-speaking regions, where it carries similar meanings. It is a popular name among Muslim families and has been embraced in various parts of the world.

Trend Summary

The name Sakina has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly among Muslim families.

Similar Names

SelinaSarinaSabrinaSiennaSofiaSakine

Variants

  • Sakina
  • Sakineh

International Variants

  • Sakinah (Arabic)
  • Sakina (Swahili)

Famous people named Sakina

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Fictional characters named Sakina

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Sibling Suggestions

AminaFatimaLaylaZainabSamira

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Sakina was first seen in the United States in 1961. Sakina has ranked as high as #1302 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in New York, Texas, California, Illinois, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Sakina has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Sakina (2024)

StateBirthsShare
NY 13
48%
TX 8
30%
CA 6
22%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19618
196214
19676
19695
197013
197110
197222
197317
197423
197526
197623
197727
197821
197933
198026
198119
198228
198318
198422
198519
198616
198724
198820
198919
199028
199128
199216
199328
199418
199516
199616
199723
199826
199922
200033
200128
200233
200328
200420
200522
200634
200733
200832
200930
201039
201128
201231
201343
201436
201535
201629
201729
201825
201942
202045
202139
202254
202341
202458