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Sukayna

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Pronounced soo-KAY-nuh /suˈkeɪ.nə/Medium

Meaning: An Arabic name, a diminutive generally connected to sakina — 'calm, peace, tranquillity, the presence of serenity'. It is most closely associated with Sukayna bint al-Husayn, a great-granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for her learning, poetry and dignity. The name is honoured especially in Shia tradition.Low

In 30 seconds: Sukayna is Arabic, linked to sakina — 'calm, tranquillity' — and borne by Sukayna bint al-Husayn (said 'soo-KAY-nuh').
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningAn Arabic name, a diminutive generally connected to sakina — 'calm, peace, tranquillity, the presence of serenity'. It is most closely associated with Sukayna bint al-Husayn, a great-granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered for her learning, poetry and dignity. The name is honoured especially in Shia tradition.
U.S. rank (2024)#17334 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 53

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820102024

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

Sukayna is an Arabic name, a diminutive generally traced to sakina — 'calm, peace, tranquillity'. It is most closely associated with Sukayna bint al-Husayn, a great-granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, remembered in tradition for her learning, poetry and dignity; the name is especially honoured in Shia families. We note that history respectfully (said 'soo-KAY-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare here, honoured in Muslim families.

Did you know? Sukayna bint al-Husayn, a great-granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad, is remembered for her learning and her poetry. The name she carried is tied to sakina, the deep calm of the spirit.
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Sukayna — Arabic, linked to sakina 'calm'; Sukayna bint al-Husayn

Variations

SakinaSukainaSukeina

Nicknames

SukyKayna

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Sukayna mean?

It is an Arabic diminutive generally linked to sakina, 'calm, peace, tranquillity'.

How do you pronounce Sukayna?

It's said soo-KAY-nuh /suˈkeɪ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Sukayna a boy or girl name?

Sukayna is a girl's name.

How popular is Sukayna?

Sukayna is a rare name for girls in the U.S., though it is honoured in Muslim families.

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