Aminah
Aminah is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Trustworthy, faithful, or secure.
Origin and history
Aminah is a traditional female name of Arabic origin meaning trustworthy or faithful. It is famous in Islamic history as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother. In the United States, its usage has grown steadily in recent years.
Popularity in the United States
5,536 babies in the United States have been named Aminah since 1880. It ranks #2310 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1020.
States where it is most popular
- CA (15.7 %)
- NY (14.4 %)
- IL (9 %)
- NJ (8.8 %)
- TX (7.8 %)
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 | 24 |
| 1970-1980 | 200 |
| 1980-1990 | 282 |
| 1990-2000 | 588 |
| 2000-2010 | 983 |
| 2010-2019 | 2,109 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,350 |
Famous people named Aminah
- Aminah Robinson: Artist, MacArthur Fellow
Fun facts
- Aminah bint Wahb was a key figure in Islamic history as the mother of the Prophet Muhammad.
- The name derives from the Arabic root 'a-m-n', which relates to safety, trust, and peace.