Amena Girl
Origin(s)
Pronunciationah-MEE-nah / əˈmiːnəArabic; Hebrew
Meaning
Arabic: trustworthy; Hebrew: faithful
Historical & Cultural Background
Amena is derived from the Arabic word 'Amin', which means trustworthy or faithful. In Islamic culture, the name is often associated with qualities of honesty and integrity. The name is also found in Hebrew contexts, where it carries similar meanings. It has been used in various cultures, reflecting a blend of religious and cultural significance.
Trend Summary
Amena has seen a modest rise in popularity in recent years in the United States.
Similar Names
Variants
- Amina
- Amna
International Variants
- Amina (Arabic)
- Amena (Spanish)
Famous people named Amena
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Amena was first seen in the United States in 1968. Amena has ranked as high as #1379 nationally, which occurred in 2016, and has been most popular in California, New York, Illinois, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Amena has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Amena (2022)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 6 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1968 | 9 |
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1972 | 8 |
| 1973 | 10 |
| 1974 | 13 |
| 1975 | 11 |
| 1976 | 9 |
| 1977 | 11 |
| 1978 | 7 |
| 1979 | 9 |
| 1980 | 12 |
| 1981 | 20 |
| 1982 | 8 |
| 1983 | 9 |
| 1984 | 8 |
| 1985 | 13 |
| 1986 | 15 |
| 1987 | 9 |
| 1988 | 9 |
| 1989 | 15 |
| 1990 | 13 |
| 1991 | 15 |
| 1992 | 8 |
| 1993 | 19 |
| 1994 | 11 |
| 1995 | 18 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 21 |
| 1998 | 14 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 28 |
| 2001 | 14 |
| 2002 | 19 |
| 2003 | 27 |
| 2004 | 25 |
| 2005 | 21 |
| 2006 | 15 |
| 2007 | 19 |
| 2008 | 18 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 20 |
| 2011 | 29 |
| 2012 | 20 |
| 2013 | 16 |
| 2014 | 40 |
| 2015 | 42 |
| 2016 | 44 |
| 2017 | 44 |
| 2018 | 37 |
| 2019 | 21 |
| 2020 | 26 |
| 2021 | 44 |
| 2022 | 39 |
| 2023 | 29 |
| 2024 | 29 |