Amina Girl

Popularity: #296 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: AH-mee-nah /ˈɑː.mɪ.nə/

Origin: Arabic; Swahili

Meaning: Arabic: trustworthy; Swahili: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

The name Amina has its roots in the Arabic language, derived from the root word 'amn', which means 'trust' or 'faith'. The earliest forms of the name can be traced back to the pre-Islamic era, where it was used to signify someone who is trustworthy or faithful.

The name gained prominence with the advent of Islam in the 7th century, particularly due to its association with Amina bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. Her character and virtues contributed to the name's enduring significance in Islamic culture and beyond.

Throughout history, Amina has appeared in various forms across different cultures and languages. In Arabic-speaking regions, it has remained a popular name, often associated with qualities of integrity and reliability.

The name also found its way into other languages and cultures, adapting to local phonetics and linguistic structures. For instance, in some African cultures, Amina is celebrated as a symbol of strength and resilience, reflecting the historical narratives of women in leadership and community roles.

Culturally, Amina has resonated through literature and folklore, often embodying ideals of virtue and strength. The name has been borne by notable historical figures, including Amina of Zazzau, a 16th-century queen known for her military prowess and leadership in what is now Nigeria.

This association with powerful women has further solidified Amina's place in cultural memory, making it a name that evokes respect and admiration. Additionally, the name has various diminutive forms, such as Mina, which have also been embraced in different cultures, reflecting the name's adaptability and enduring appeal.

Famous people named Amina

In this section, you will find notable people named Amina. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Amina who have made a significant impact on popular culture.

We also feature individuals named Amina who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.

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Amina Wadud is an Islamic scholar best known for Qur'an and Woman, Inside the Gender Jihad, and her work on gender and Islam.

Sibling suggestions

If you're looking for sibling name ideas that pair well with Amina, the following options are frequently chosen as complementary choices by parents.

AmiraLaylaZaraFatimaSamiraNadia

Similar names

Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Amina. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.

AmiraAlinaAnisaZainaMinaAaliyahSarina

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Amina was first seen in the United States in 1943.

Amina has ranked as high as #575 nationally, which occurred in 2017, and has been most popular in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and Florida.

In the past 5 years the name Amina has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

The name Amina is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Amina was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Amina.

Year Total Births Girl
2025 970 970
2024 1,003 1,003
2023 972 972
2022 1,010 1,010
2021 914 914
2020 939 939
2019 989 989
2018 1,118 1,118
2017 1,180 1,180
2016 1,106 1,106
2015 1,066 1,066
2014 785 785
2013 448 448
2012 408 408
2011 365 365
2010 403 403
2009 399 399
2008 386 386
2007 358 358
2006 265 265
2005 286 286
2004 269 269
2003 277 277
2002 237 237
2001 199 199
2000 215 215
1999 183 183
1998 178 178
1997 173 173
1996 152 152
1995 141 141
1994 128 128
1993 110 110
1992 90 90
1991 90 90
1990 86 86
1989 84 84
1988 94 94
1987 76 76
1986 90 90
1985 76 76
1984 61 61
1983 62 62
1982 64 64
1981 78 78
1980 70 70
1979 70 70
1978 70 70
1977 55 55
1976 60 60
1975 61 61
1974 54 54
1973 52 52
1972 51 51
1971 43 43
1970 20 20
1969 24 24
1968 9 9
1967 13 13
1966 6 6
1965 12 12
1958 7 7
1952 5 5
1943 5 5

Top States for Amina (2024)

We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. The table below shows the five states with the highest number of births for this name in the selected year. Use the toggle to expand the list to every state with reported births.

State Births Share
NY 124
13%
CA 85
9%
TX 71
7%
FL 63
6%
IL 59
6%
PA 47
5%
VA 46
5%
GA 40
4%
OH 38
4%
MI 35
4%
NC 34
4%
NJ 29
3%
AZ 25
3%
MD 24
2%
MN 23
2%
TN 19
2%
MA 19
2%
CT 18
2%
WA 17
2%
WI 16
2%
CO 15
2%
IN 13
1%
MO 13
1%
SC 13
1%
NV 13
1%
KS 12
1%
LA 10
1%
OR 9
1%
AL 7
1%
IA 7
1%
KY 6
1%
DE 6
1%
DC 5
1%
AR 5
1%
OK 5
1%