Amina

Amina: name meaning, origin and popularity

Girl nameArabic origin#315 in 2025

Meaning and origin of Amina

  • A female given name from Arabic, meaning “faithful, trustworthy”, masculine equivalent Amin.
  • A female given name from Arabic, notably borne by
  • A female given name from Arabic, notably borne by:

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic أَمِينَة (ʔamīna).

How popular is Amina?

#315girls, 2025
970U.S. babies in 2025
#271peak rank (2017)
19,270babies since 1880

Since 1880, 19,270 girls in the U.S. have been named Amina. Its highest rank for girls was #271 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #315 for girls, with 970 babies given the name.

188019201960200020251,180 peak/yr
U.S. births per year with this name, 1880–2025 (SSA)

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Amina FAQ

What does the name Amina mean?

A female given name from Arabic, meaning “faithful, trustworthy”, masculine equivalent Amin. A female given name from Arabic, notably borne by A female given name from Arabic, notably borne by: Borrowed from Arabic أَمِينَة (ʔamīna).

What is the origin of the name Amina?

Amina is listed as a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Amina?

Since 1880, 19,270 girls in the U.S. have been named Amina. Its highest rank for girls was #271 in 2017. In 2025 it ranked #315 for girls, with 970 babies given the name.

Is Amina a boy or girl name?

Amina is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 19,270 girls and 0 boys since 1880.

Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.