Sabeen
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "morning light" or "radiant".
Name Census estimates that about 194 living Americans carry the first name Sabeen. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sabeen today is around 28 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sabeen births was 1979 (11 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sabeen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
194
~ 1 in 1,766,775 Americans
Peak year
1979
11 babies that year
Average age
28
years old
2021 SSA rank
#17,224
Tracked since 1978
Popularity
Sabeen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sabeen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 55 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sabeen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Sabeen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sabeen
The name Sabeen originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in the Middle Eastern region. It is derived from the Arabic word "saba," which means "morning" or "dawn." This name has been in use for centuries, particularly in Muslim communities across the Middle East and beyond.
Historically, the name Sabeen has been associated with beauty, grace, and purity, reflecting the tranquility and freshness of the morning hours. It has been mentioned in various Arabic literary works, including poetry and prose, where it has been used to symbolize the radiance and charm of the female form.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sabeen can be found in the works of renowned Arab poets from the 7th and 8th centuries CE. These poets often used the name as a metaphor to describe the alluring beauty of their beloved or to capture the essence of nature's splendor at daybreak.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Sabeen. One of the most famous was Sabeen Mahmud (1042-1092 CE), a celebrated Persian poet and scholar who lived during the Seljuk Empire. Her poetic works, which explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition, are still widely studied and admired today.
Another notable figure was Sabeen Banu (1508-1572), a Rajput princess and warrior from the Indian subcontinent. She was known for her bravery and strategic acumen in battles, as well as her patronage of the arts and literature.
In the 19th century, Sabeen Gamal (1832-1912) was a prominent Egyptian feminist and advocate for women's rights. She was instrumental in establishing several educational institutions for girls and fought tirelessly for gender equality in education and society.
The name Sabeen has also been carried by contemporary figures, such as Sabeen Mahmud (1975-2015), a Pakistani human rights activist and social media pioneer who was tragically assassinated for her work in promoting freedom of expression and civil liberties.
Lastly, Sabeen Rizvi (born 1986) is a renowned Pakistani artist and sculptor whose works have been exhibited internationally and have garnered critical acclaim for their exploration of identity, culture, and social issues.
Through the ages, the name Sabeen has been a symbol of beauty, strength, and intellectual prowess, embodying the essence of the morning and the promise of a new day.
People
Sabeen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sabeen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sabeen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sabeen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 194 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sabeen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 1,766,775 US residents.
Is Sabeen a common name?
We classify Sabeen as "Very Rare". It ranks above 73.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 200 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sabeen most popular?
The single biggest year for Sabeen was 1979, when 11 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sabeen is about 28 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sabeen a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sabeen in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.