Ilah vs Sakina

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ilah

Girl #2,968 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"divine, goddess"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Hebrew English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,968
Total SSA Count
55
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Ila

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Sakina

Girl #2,860 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"tranquility, peace of mind"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#2,860
Total SSA Count
58
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Saki, Kina

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Popularity Comparison

Ilah Rank #2,968
Sakina Rank #2,860

Sakina is more popular, ranked #2860 vs #2968 for Ilah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ilah ___

  • Ilah Rose
  • Ilah Grace
  • Ilah Jane
  • Ilah Marie
  • Ilah Faith
  • Ilah Dawn

Sakina ___

  • Sakina Fatima
  • Sakina Maryam
  • Sakina Nour
  • Sakina Amina
  • Sakina Zainab
  • Sakina Hana

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ilah

Zara Nora Eli Jasper Layla

If you choose Sakina

Fatima Ibrahim Maryam Yusuf Amira

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ilah or Sakina more popular?

Sakina is more popular, ranked #2860 compared to Ilah at #2968 in the United States.

What do Ilah and Sakina mean?

Ilah means "divine, goddess" (Arabic origin). Sakina means "tranquility, peace of mind" (Arabic origin).

Are Ilah and Sakina boy or girl names?

Ilah is primarily a girl name. Sakina is primarily a girl name.

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