Amina

Amina - A very unique female name

Amina appeared on the charts for the first time in 1969 on position #2538. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Amina and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Amina? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Amina. The baby girl name Amina was given to 939 baby girls in 2025, ranking #316 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 1,388 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Amina peaked in popularity 9 years ago in 2017 on position 273.

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Amina is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Amina is currently topping the baby name charts in New York at position #102 - and is the least popular in Alabama at position #635.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Amina is where you live.

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Amina origin and meaning

Arabic

'Trustworthy, faithful' — feminine form of Amin, from the Arabic root for safety and trust

Amina is an Arabic name from the root that gives amin, trustworthy, and was borne by Amina bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. It has been in US data since 1969 and peaked in 2017. It has risen slightly in rank since 2020.

Attested etymology

Amina is a 5 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Amina, pop culture references for the name Amina and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Amina

We've found the following names that sound similar to Amina, sorted by popularity.

Anna / Amy / Ann / Anne / Annie / Ana / Aimee / Amaya / Aniyah / Anahi /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Amina

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Amina a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Amina?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

ah-MEE-nuh · /ɑːˈmiːnə/

Around the world

• Emine (Turkish) — Turkish form of the same name

Spellings and nicknames

• Aminah — Spelling with final h
• Ameena — Respelt variant

Nicknames: Mina

Famous bearers

• Amina bint Wahb — Mother of the Prophet Muhammad (6th century) Historical

Style

ClassicInternational

Why parents choose it

Amina is a name of real religious and historical significance that is also short, soft and easy across languages.

Worth knowing

• Amina, Aminah and Ameena spellings circulate, and in English it is sometimes confused with Amara and Amina's near-neighbours.