Soukaina
A feminine Arabic name meaning "pure", "chaste" or "delightful".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Soukaina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Soukaina today is around 24 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Soukaina births was 2002 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Soukaina. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Soukaina. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2002
5 babies that year
Average age
24
years old
2002 SSA rank
#17,755
Tracked since 2002
Popularity
Soukaina: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Soukaina 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 Soukaina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 0 | 5 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Soukaina
The name Soukaina has its origins in the Arabic language and culture. It is derived from the Arabic root word "sakan," which means "tranquility" or "peace." The name Soukaina roughly translates to "the peaceful one" or "the serene one."
This beautiful name dates back to ancient times and is believed to have been used in the Arabian Peninsula during the pre-Islamic era. It gained popularity after the rise of Islam, as it embodied the virtues of calmness and serenity that are highly valued in Islamic teachings.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Soukaina can be found in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. It is mentioned in a verse that describes the qualities of the righteous believers, praising their tranquility and steadfastness in the face of adversity.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Soukaina. One of the earliest known was Soukaina bint al-Husayn (c. 680-735 CE), a highly respected Islamic scholar and jurist who lived during the Umayyad Caliphate. She was renowned for her knowledge of Islamic jurisprudence and her contribution to the education of women in her time.
Another famous Soukaina was Soukaina al-Bakri (c. 1070-1150 CE), a renowned Andalusian poet and scholar from the city of Malaga. Her poetic works were widely celebrated and reflected the rich cultural heritage of Muslim Spain during the Golden Age of the Umayyad Caliphate.
In more recent times, Soukaina Falah-Damerdji (1900-1974) was a prominent Algerian activist and feminist who played a crucial role in the struggle for Algerian independence. She founded the Union of Algerian Women and worked tirelessly to uplift the status of women in her country.
Another noteworthy figure was Soukaina Boufelgha (born 1988), a Moroccan Olympic athlete who competed in the heptathlon and was a two-time African champion in her event. Her athletic accomplishments and dedication to her sport have inspired many young women in Morocco and beyond.
Lastly, Soukaina Brigui (born 1989) is a contemporary Moroccan entrepreneur and social activist. She founded a successful technology company and has been recognized for her efforts in promoting women's empowerment and digital literacy in her country.
People
Soukaina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Soukaina 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
Soukaina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Soukaina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Soukaina 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Soukaina a common name?
We classify Soukaina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Soukaina most popular?
The single biggest year for Soukaina was 2002, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Soukaina is about 24 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Soukaina in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Soukaina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Soukaina 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.
Is Soukaina still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Soukaina in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Soukaina can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many Americans are named Soukaina?
You can see how many people have the name Soukaina on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — same data roots, lighter UI.