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Amina
GirlArabic· “trustworthy, faithful”
- Meaning
- trustworthy, faithful
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- ah-MEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #315
- US babies 2025
- 970
- Best rank
- #271 (2017)
- Peak year
- 2017
Meaning and origin of Amina
Amina is an Arabic name that means “trustworthy, faithful”.
Amina comes from Arabic and means trustworthy or faithful, from the same root as amana, trust. Amina bint Wahb was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, which makes the name deeply respected across the Muslim world. In West Africa, Queen Amina of Zazzau is remembered as a warrior queen of the Hausa people. The name is used in Arabic, Turkish, Persian, Swahili and many other communities. Amina is gentle yet strong, and it has a simple sound that travels easily between languages.
Popularity over time
Amina first appears in US Social Security records in 1943. It has ranked in the top 1,000 in 25 different years, starting in 2000. Its best national rank was #271 in 2017, the same year it reached its highest count of 1,180 babies. In 2025, 970 babies were named Amina, and it ranked #315 nationally. Its use has been fairly steady over the past decade.
Its national rank moved from #1,645 in 1980, #985 in 2000, #709 in 2010, and #315 in 2025. Of the 19,270 US girls named Amina since records began, 41% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 5,808 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Thea, Paislee, Amiyah, Adelaide, and Briella.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Amina ranked highest in New York, Delaware, and District of Columbia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| New York | #102 | 144 |
| Delaware | #141 | 6 |
| District of Columbia | #151 | 5 |
| Maryland | #189 | 27 |
| Minnesota | #203 | 27 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Amina is usually pronounced ah-MEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Amina
A few middle names that flow with Amina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Amina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina is an Arabic name that means “trustworthy, faithful”.
What is the origin of the name Amina?
Amina has Arabic roots. Amina comes from Arabic and means trustworthy or faithful, from the same root as amana, trust.
Is Amina a popular name?
Yes. Amina ranked #315 in the US in 2025, which makes it in the top 1,000.
Is Amina a boy or girl name?
Amina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Amina?
Amina is usually pronounced ah-MEE-nuh. 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