UK girl's name
Sarrinah
A feminine name meaning "joy" or "delight" in Arabic.
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Sarrinah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Sarrinah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4709, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2012, with 23 births.
This profile covers 201 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 2004 to 2023. 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 17% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 200 living people in the UK are called Sarrinah. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Sarrinah ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2012, when 23 girls were registered as Sarrinah.
- • About 200 living people in the UK are estimated to have Sarrinah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4709
2023
Births in 2023
4
Latest year
Peak year
2012
23 births
Estimated living
200
2026
Meaning
What does Sarrinah mean?
The name Sarrinah is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the Middle Ages. It is derived from the Arabic word "sarr," which means "joy" or "happiness," and the suffix "-inah," indicating a feminine form.
During the medieval period, the name Sarrinah was prevalent in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa, where Arabic culture and language flourished. It was a popular name choice among Arab families, who sought to bestow upon their daughters a name that embodied the essence of joy and contentment.
While there are no definitive historical records of the name's appearance in ancient texts or religious scriptures, some scholars suggest that the name may have been inspired by the concept of finding happiness and contentment through spiritual fulfillment, which was a central theme in Islamic teachings and literature of the time.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Sarrinah can be traced back to the 12th century, when a renowned female poet and scholar from Andalusia, Spain, bore this name. Sarrinah bint al-Mu'tamid (1087-1188) was highly regarded for her contributions to Arabic literature and her mastery of various poetic forms.
Throughout history, several notable figures have carried the name Sarrinah. Among them is Sarrinah al-Rashid (1245-1321), a influential female politician and advisor during the Mamluk Sultanate in Egypt. Her diplomatic skills and strategic counsel were highly valued by the sultans of her time.
In the 16th century, Sarrinah al-Husayni (1510-1578) was a prominent scholar and theologian from Damascus, renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and her intellectual discourses on religious matters.
Moving forward to the 19th century, Sarrinah al-Khuri (1825-1899) was a celebrated Lebanese poet and writer, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human condition. Her poetic compositions were widely admired and contributed to the revival of Arabic literature during that era.
Another notable figure bearing the name Sarrinah was Sarrinah al-Najjar (1892-1968), a pioneering Egyptian feminist and activist who fought tirelessly for women's rights and social reforms in her country. Her courage and unwavering dedication to the cause of gender equality left a lasting impact on Egyptian society.
These are just a few examples of the historical figures who have carried the name Sarrinah throughout the centuries, each leaving their mark in various fields and contributing to the rich cultural tapestry of the regions where they lived and worked.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Sarrinah over time
The chart below shows babies named Sarrinah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2004 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Sarrinah, the clearest high point is 2012. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2023, compared with 23 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Sarrinah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Sarrinah 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 | #3580 | 20 | 3 |
| 2010s | #2016 | 147 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3609 | 34 | 5 |
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FAQ
Sarrinah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Sarrinah in the UK right now?
In 2023, Sarrinah was ranked #4709 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Sarrinah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2012, with 23 babies registered as Sarrinah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Sarrinah?
A feminine name meaning "joy" or "delight" in Arabic.
How many people are called Sarrinah in the UK?
A total of 201 babies have been registered as Sarrinah across the 18 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.