Amina Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Amina is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Amina?
Amina is spelled A-M-I-N-A. The name has 5 letters.
Amina at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Amina is commonly interpreted to mean “trustworthy” or “faithful” based on its Arabic root.
- Origin
- Amina is associated with the Arabic language and culture as a historically used feminine given name.
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEE-nah · 3 syllables
Amina Popularity in 2025
Rank#315
Recorded Births970
- Girls usage fell 9 places to #315 and recorded 33 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Amina Mean?
Amina is commonly interpreted to mean “trustworthy” or “faithful” based on its Arabic root.
Origin: Amina is associated with the Arabic language and culture as a historically used feminine given name.
How Do You Pronounce Amina?
Pronunciationah-MEE-nah
Syllables3
What Is the History of the Name Amina?
- History
- The name Amina is known within Islamic heritage as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother.
Amina Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 970 | #315 |
| 2024 | Girls | 1,003 | #306 |
| 2023 | Girls | 972 | #322 |
| 2022 | Girls | 1,010 | #318 |
| 2021 | Girls | 914 | #345 |
| 2020 | Girls | 939 | #330 |
| 2019 | Girls | 989 | #323 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,118 | #297 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,180 | #271 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,106 | #294 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,066 | #304 |
| 2014 | Girls | 785 | #409 |
| 2013 | Girls | 448 | #624 |
| 2012 | Girls | 408 | #690 |
| 2011 | Girls | 365 | #755 |
| 2010 | Girls | 403 | #709 |
| 2009 | Girls | 399 | #728 |
| 2008 | Girls | 386 | #762 |
| 2007 | Girls | 358 | #802 |
| 2006 | Girls | 265 | #981 |
| 2005 | Girls | 286 | #883 |
| 2004 | Girls | 269 | #900 |
| 2003 | Girls | 277 | #866 |
| 2002 | Girls | 237 | #944 |
When Was Amina Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2017 · Girls
1,180 recorded births
National rank #271
2018 · Girls
1,118 recorded births
National rank #297
2016 · Girls
1,106 recorded births
National rank #294
2015 · Girls
1,066 recorded births
National rank #304
Where Amina Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #102 | 144 |
| DE | #140 | 6 |
| DC | #150 | 5 |
| MD | #189 | 27 |
| MN | #202 | 27 |
| IL | #215 | 46 |
| PA | #223 | 50 |
| MI | #223 | 40 |