How Many People Are Named Sakina?

Complete statistics for the name Sakina: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Sakina
Very Rare
Arabic

Sakina means 'calm' in Arabic, making it both meaningful and rare, only 1,516 people named Sakina live in the US today, and that's just 1 in 217,658 Americans. The name's popularity peaked in 2024 with 58 births, showing it's a modern choice for younger generations.

~1,516
Living in US
1 in 217,658
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Calm
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 1
Personality Traits
Calm Peaceful Gentle
1
Life Path Number

Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

1,207,768
Worldwide Bearers
#675
Global Rank
🇵🇰 Pakistan
666,223
🇮🇳 India
182,769
🇦🇫 Afghanistan
96,524
🇩🇿 Algeria
50,137
🇳🇪 Niger
43,598
🇹🇿 Tanzania
27,986
🇳🇬 Nigeria
25,677
🇲🇦 Morocco
18,534
🇨🇩 DR Congo
15,585
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
13,564

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,516 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 26
938
Would be under 30 (61%)
587
Would be 30–60 (38%)
22
Would be over 60 (1%)

All 1,547 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
90
Classic Feel
13
Modern Appeal
100
International
100

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Sakina Through the Generations

Sakina has seen a steady rise in popularity, especially among younger demographics. With 938 under-30, it's clear that Sakina is embraced by a new generation. As of now, the average age of those named Sakina is 26, indicating a relatively young community. The name's presence in the US is still growing, with its peak year being 2024, suggesting continued interest in this calming, modern moniker.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 157
Texas 81
California 59
Illinois 39
Pennsylvania 23
New Jersey 20
Virginia 14
Florida 6
Maryland 6

⭐ Famous People Named Sakina

Sakina is a feminine given name of Arabic and Hebrew origin.…

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✨ Similar Names to Sakina

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Sakina's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Sakina

How Many People Have the Name Sakina?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,516 people in the United States currently share the name Sakina. That works out to roughly 1 in every 217,658 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Sakina a Common or Rare Name?

Sakina is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Sakina Mean?

Sakina means "calm" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Sakina in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Sakina Most Popular?

The name Sakina reached peak popularity in 2024, with 58 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Sakina?

Approximately 1,516 people named Sakina live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,547. That works out to roughly 1 in 217,658 Americans.

Is Sakina a rare name?

Sakina is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 217,658 Americans has this name.

What does the name Sakina mean?

Sakina means "calm" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Sakina more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Sakina are male and 100% are female.

When was Sakina most popular?

Sakina peaked in 2024 with 58 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,516
All-Time Births1,547
1 in X1 in 217,658
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age26
Peak Year2024
World Rank#675
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.