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Amin
BoyArabic· “trustworthy, faithful”
- Meaning
- trustworthy, faithful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEEN
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,603
- US babies 2025
- 106
- Best rank
- #904 (1977)
- Peak year
- 2025
Meaning and origin of Amin
Amin is an Arabic name that means “trustworthy, faithful”.
Amin is an Arabic name meaning trustworthy, faithful or honest, from the same root as amen and aman, which convey security and faith. Al-Amin, "the trustworthy," was a title given to the Prophet Muhammad in his youth, which makes the name widely respected in the Muslim world. It is used across Arabic-, Persian-, Urdu- and Turkish-speaking cultures, and in South Asia it is sometimes spelled Ameen. In English it is typically said ah-MEEN. Short and meaningful, it sits alongside Amir and Ayman as a classic Arabic choice with a clear ethical sense.
Popularity over time
Amin first appears in US Social Security records in 1965. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 1 different years, starting in 1977. Its best national rank was #904 in 1977, and the most babies received it in 2025, when 106 were named Amin. In 2025, 106 babies were named Amin, and it ranked #1,603 nationally. That is 31% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #1,215 in 1980, #1,895 in 2000, #1,957 in 2010, and #1,603 in 2025. Of the 3,440 US boys named Amin since records began, 24% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2000s come next, with 732 babies.
Other boys' names that peaked around the same time include Mamadou, Usman, Mahdi, Aram, and Ciaran.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amin ranked highest in Minnesota, Michigan, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota | #587 | 8 |
| Michigan | #719 | 10 |
| New York | #885 | 15 |
| Virginia | #973 | 6 |
| Pennsylvania | #1007 | 7 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for boys.
Amin is usually pronounced ah-MEEN, with two syllables. It has four letters, starts with A and ends in “-in”.
Middle names for Amin
A few middle names that flow with Amin: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amin
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amin mean?
Amin is an Arabic name that means “trustworthy, faithful”.
What is the origin of the name Amin?
Amin has Arabic roots. Amin is an Arabic name meaning trustworthy, faithful or honest, from the same root as amen and aman, which convey security and faith.
Is Amin a popular name?
Not especially. Amin ranked #1,603 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Amin a boy or girl name?
Amin is mainly a boy's name. In the US it is used almost only for boys.
How do you pronounce Amin?
Amin is usually pronounced ah-MEEN. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings