Sakinah
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Sakinah first appeared in US Social Security records in 1971.
Over 1,039 babies have been named Sakinah in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Sakinah is past its peak , currently ranked #13,260 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #13,260
- Total SSA Count
- 9
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About the Name Sakinah
Sakinah is a girl name .
Sakinah is currently ranked #13,260 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Sakinah include Sak, Saki, Sakiy, Sakiie, Nah, Nahy, Nahie, Say, Saie, and Sakkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Sakinah include Sakina . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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