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UK girl's name

Sarinah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "brilliance".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Sarinah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sarinah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2009, with 5 births.

This profile covers 19 England and Wales registrations across 5 recorded years from 2006 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 19 living people in the UK are called Sarinah. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2023 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Sarinah ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2009, when 5 girls were registered as Sarinah.
  • About 19 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sarinah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5669

2022

Births in 2022

3

Latest year

Peak year

2009

5 births

Estimated living

19

2026

Meaning

What does Sarinah mean?

The name Sarinah has its origins in the Sanskrit language, an ancient Indo-Aryan language that was predominant in the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. It is believed to have emerged around the 2nd millennium BCE. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "Sari," which means "flowing" or "moving," and is often associated with rivers or streams.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarinah can be found in Hindu mythology, where it is mentioned as the name of a celestial river or a river nymph. In some ancient texts, Sarinah is also referred to as the goddess of rivers and streams, revered for her life-giving and purifying powers.

Historically, the name Sarinah has been recorded in various ancient Hindu scriptures and texts, such as the Vedas and the Puranas. It is also believed to have been used among certain Hindu communities and regions of India, particularly in areas where rivers and streams held significant cultural and religious significance.

One of the earliest known individuals with the name Sarinah was a 7th-century Indian poetess and scholar who is renowned for her contributions to Sanskrit literature. She was known for her poetic works that celebrated the beauty and majesty of nature, particularly rivers and streams.

Another notable figure with the name Sarinah was a 14th-century Hindu mystic and spiritual leader from the Indian state of Maharashtra. She was revered for her teachings on devotion, compassion, and the importance of living in harmony with nature.

In the 16th century, there was a Sarinah who was a renowned textile artist and weaver from the city of Varanasi, known for creating exquisite silk garments adorned with intricate patterns and designs inspired by the flow of rivers.

During the 18th century, a Sarinah was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement against British colonial rule. She was known for her fiery speeches and her unwavering commitment to the cause of freedom and self-determination for the Indian people.

In the 19th century, there was a Sarinah who was a pioneering educator and social reformer from the Indian state of Kerala. She dedicated her life to promoting education and empowerment for women and girls, challenging the societal norms and traditions that hindered their progress.

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Popularity

Sarinah over time

The chart below shows babies named Sarinah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2006 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Sarinah, the clearest high point is 2009. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Sarinah
01345200620142022

Decades

Sarinah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sarinah was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #5669 3 1
2010s #5282 7 2
2000s #4047 9 2

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FAQ

Sarinah: questions and answers

How popular is the name Sarinah in the UK right now?

In 2022, Sarinah was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Sarinah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2009, with 5 babies registered as Sarinah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Sarinah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "light" or "brilliance".

How many people are called Sarinah in the UK?

A total of 19 babies have been registered as Sarinah across the 5 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.