Sakina
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "serene" or "tranquil".
Name Census estimates that about 1,492 living Americans carry the first name Sakina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Sakina today is around 25 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Sakina births was 2024 (58 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Sakina. 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
1.5K
~ 1 in 229,728 Americans
Peak year
2024
58 babies that year
Average age
25
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,872
Tracked since 1961
Popularity
Sakina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Sakina from the 1960s through to the 2020s, spanning 7 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 337 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Sakina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sakina 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 Sakina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Sakinas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 9 states and territories. New York, Texas, California recorded the most babies named Sakina, while Maryland, Florida, Virginia recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 45 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Sakina
The name Sakina is of Arabic origin and can be traced back to the 7th century CE. It is derived from the Arabic word "sakina," which means tranquility, peace, or calmness. The name is sometimes spelled as Sakina, Sakeena, or Sakina.
In Islamic tradition, Sakina is associated with the concept of divine peace and serenity. The Quran mentions the word "sakina" in several verses, referring to the sense of tranquility and reassurance bestowed upon the believers by God. The name gained significance in the early Islamic era and became a popular choice among Muslim families.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sakina can be found in the historical accounts of the life of Prophet Muhammad. Sakina was the name of his paternal aunt and the sister of his father, Abdullah. She was known for her kindness and piety, and her name embodied the qualities of peace and serenity.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Sakina. One of the most famous was Sakina Khanum (1835-1906), the wife of the Persian reformer and philosopher Jamal al-Din al-Afghani. She played a significant role in the intellectual and political circles of the late 19th century and was known for her progressive views on women's education.
Another prominent figure was Sakina Husain (1922-2000), an Indian social worker and activist who dedicated her life to promoting women's empowerment and combating gender-based violence. She founded the Shramik Mahila Sanghatana, an organization that worked towards the upliftment of women in the labor force.
In the literary world, Sakina Issa Mohammad (1938-2018) was a renowned Palestinian poet and writer. Her works explored themes of exile, resistance, and the Palestinian struggle for independence. She was awarded numerous literary prizes and is considered one of the most influential voices in modern Palestinian literature.
Sakina Shamim (1914-2001) was a Pakistani educator and women's rights activist. She played a pivotal role in establishing several educational institutions in Pakistan and advocated for equal opportunities for women in education and employment.
Sakina Fakhri (1890-1980) was an Egyptian feminist and writer. She was one of the pioneering voices in the Arab feminist movement and fought for women's rights and social reform in Egypt during the early 20th century.
The name Sakina has been imbued with a rich historical significance, reflecting the values of peace, tranquility, and serenity. It has been carried by remarkable women who have left their mark in various fields, from literature and activism to education and social reform.
People
Sakina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Sakina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with S
Other first names starting with S with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Sakina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Sakina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,492 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Sakina 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 229,728 US residents.
Is Sakina a common name?
We classify Sakina as "Rare". It ranks above 92.4% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,547 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Sakina most popular?
The single biggest year for Sakina was 2024, when 58 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Sakina is about 25 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Sakina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Sakina 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.