Ameen
Ameen is a boy's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Trustworthy, honest, faithful.
Origin and history
Ameen is a male given name of Arabic origin meaning trustworthy, honest, or faithful. It is a common alternate spelling of the traditional name Amin. In the United States, it has enjoyed steady, modest usage over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
1,759 babies in the United States have been named Ameen since 1880. It ranks #3041 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1597.
States where it is most popular
- CA (28.1 %)
- PA (18.5 %)
- IL (18 %)
- NY (17.8 %)
- TX (9.2 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 68 |
| 1980-1990 | 109 |
| 1990-2000 | 268 |
| 2000-2010 | 465 |
| 2010-2019 | 519 |
| 2020-2029 | 330 |
Fun facts
- Ameen is an English transliteration of the Arabic name Amin, reflecting the long vowel sound in the second syllable.
- The name shares the Semitic root A-M-N with terms related to truth, safety, and affirmation, such as Amen.