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Sakinah

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Pronounced sah-KEE-nah /sɑːˈkiː.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic sakinah, 'tranquility; calm; a divinely sent peace of heart' — a word that appears in the Quran. A serene virtue name.Medium

In 30 seconds: A serene Arabic name: Sakinah means 'tranquility; peace of heart' (said 'sah-KEE-nah'). Calm and meaningful.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic sakinah, 'tranquility; calm; a divinely sent peace of heart' — a word that appears in the Quran. A serene virtue name.
U.S. rank (2025)#7083 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1976
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,055

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197619712025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Sakinah is Arabic for 'tranquility; calm; peace of heart,' a term with Quranic weight. It reads as a serene virtue name, warm and settled at heart — rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-KEE-nah').

It appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, serene, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Sakinah comes from the Arabic for 'tranquility; a divinely sent calm' — a word found in the Quran — making it a quietly serene, meaning-rich name (said 'sah-KEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Sakinah — Arabic 'tranquility; calm'; Quranic word

Variations

SakinaSakeenaSekinah

Nicknames

SakiKina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sakinah mean?

Sakinah is Arabic for 'tranquility; calm; peace of heart' — a word found in the Quran.

How do you pronounce Sakinah?

It's said sah-KEE-nah /sɑːˈkiː.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sakinah a boy or girl name?

Sakinah is a girl's name.

How popular is Sakinah?

Sakinah is a rare name in the U.S.

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