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SHAHR-luht
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Madina
GirlArabic· “the city, from Medina”
- Meaning
- the city, from Medina
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- muh-DEE-nuh
- Syllables
- 3
- US rank 2025
- #2,314
- US babies 2025
- 79
- Best rank
- #2,218 (2023)
- Peak year
- 2023
Meaning and origin of Madina
Madina is an Arabic name that means “the city, from Medina”.
Madina is a transliteration of Medina, the Arabic word for "city" and the name of the city in western Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad settled after leaving Mecca. The full historic name, Madinat an-Nabi, means "city of the Prophet." As a girl's name, Madina is especially common in Central Asia, the Caucasus and West Africa. It is said muh-DEE-nuh, and the spelling with an a in the first syllable follows the way many of those languages pronounce it. English speakers may note its closeness to Madeline and Dina, though the roots are unrelated. Dina and Madi are natural short forms.
Popularity over time
Madina first appears in US Social Security records in 1966. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #2,218 in 2023, the same year it reached its highest count of 85 babies. In 2025, 79 babies were named Madina, and it ranked #2,314 nationally. That is 58% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #6,581 in 1980, #5,849 in 2000, #3,288 in 2010, and #2,314 in 2025. Of the 1,541 US girls named Madina since records began, 35% were born in the 2010s, its biggest decade. The 2020s come next, with 462 babies.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Honesti, Keylin, Dayla, Mayeli, and Razan.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Madina ranked highest in Michigan, New York, and Virginia.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Michigan | #836 | 9 |
| New York | #887 | 18 |
| Virginia | #1003 | 7 |
| Pennsylvania | #1186 | 7 |
| Ohio | #1610 | 5 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Madina is usually pronounced muh-DEE-nuh, with three syllables. It has six letters, starts with M and ends in “-na”.
Middle names for Madina
A few middle names that flow with Madina: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Madina
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Madina mean?
Madina is an Arabic name that means “the city, from Medina”.
What is the origin of the name Madina?
Madina has Arabic roots. Madina is a transliteration of Medina, the Arabic word for "city" and the name of the city in western Arabia where the Prophet Muhammad settled after leaving Mecca.
Is Madina a popular name?
Not especially. Madina ranked #2,314 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Madina a boy or girl name?
Madina is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Madina?
Madina is usually pronounced muh-DEE-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