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Sakina

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningtranquility, calm · Arabic

Sakina is an Arabic girl name meaning “tranquility, calm”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

Did you know?

  • GenerationSakina peaked in 1979, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Sakina you'd meet today is about 46 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Sakinas too.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Sakina would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 27,248 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistorySakina first shows up in US birth records in 1961, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 64 years since.
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hello, little Sakina

US births per million girls, 1961–2025

018.537196120002025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Sakina

Sakina is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “tranquility, calm”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It hit its peak in the 1970s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

Origin:Arabic names

Other spellings of Sakina

Girl name: Sakinah

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Questions about the name Sakina

What does the name Sakina mean?

Sakina means “tranquility, calm” and comes from Arabic. Other girl names with a similar meaning include Sakinah (“tranquility, calm”) and Madoka (“circle, tranquility”).

What is the origin of the name Sakina?

Sakina is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Sakina a boy or girl name?

Sakina is a girl name. In 2025, 59 US girls were named Sakina.

How popular is the name Sakina?

Sakina ranked #2,859 for US girls in 2025, given to 59 babies. Its best year was 1979, when it reached #2,671. Over the last five years it has climbed 540 places.

What names are similar to Sakina?

If you like Sakina, you might also like Sakinah and Madoka. Sakinah is another spelling of the same name.

What should I know before naming my baby Sakina?

Sakina is an Arabic girl name meaning “tranquility, calm”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.