Amina
Amina is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Trustworthy, faithful, honest, or secure.
Origin and history
Amina is a classical female name of Arabic origin meaning trustworthy or faithful. It holds historic significance as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily in recent decades, entering the top 350 most popular names for girls.
Popularity in the United States
19,270 babies in the United States have been named Amina since 1880. It ranks #1087 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #327.
States where it is most popular
- NY (14.4 %)
- CA (11.5 %)
- TX (6.6 %)
- IL (6.2 %)
- FL (5.6 %)
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 | 5 |
| 1950-1960 | 12 |
| 1960-1970 | 64 |
| 1970-1980 | 536 |
| 1980-1990 | 755 |
| 1990-2000 | 1,331 |
| 2000-2010 | 2,891 |
| 2010-2019 | 7,868 |
| 2020-2029 | 5,808 |
Famous people named Amina
- Amina Annabi: Singer, Actress
- Amina J. Mohammed: Diplomat, Politician
Fun facts
- Amina derives from the Arabic root a-m-n, which relates to safety, trust, and honesty.
- Queen Amina of Zazzau was a famous 16th-century Hausa warrior queen in present-day Nigeria.