Amina Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: In Sufism, a mystical Islamic belief, the name Amina is associated with inner peace and spiritual devotion.

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A Deep Dive

Amina Overview

Meaning

Trustworthy, faithful, honest, protected

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Originated from the Arabic word “amina,” meaning trustworthy.

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/əˈmiː.nə/

Popularity

Amina is a favored name in many Islamic countries and has a strong presence in Europe and North America. In the USA, Amina ranked 322nd for girls in 2023​.

Syllable

3 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Traditional, Religious and Spiritual, Classic

Associated Traits

Faithful, serene, elegant, sincere

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

The name Amina holds significant spiritual value as it was the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s mother, symbolizing trust and safety.

Name Day

March 21st (Muslim)
A Deep Dive

Amina Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Amena, Amyna, Ameenah, Aminah, Amine

Common Nicknames

Ami, Minnie, Mina, Min, Mimi

Diminutives

Amy, Nina, Ina, Ani, Minny

Famous People

  • Amina of Zaria
    (Nigerian Queen)
  • Amina Wadud
    (American Scholar)
  • Amina Figarova
    (Azerbaijani Musician)
  • Amina Mohammed
    (Nigerian Politician)
  • Amina J. Mohammed
    (British-Nigerian Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Amina
    ("Alif the Unseen," Novel)
  • "Amina's Voice"
    (Novel)
  • Amina Abdallah Arraf
    ("A Gay Girl in Damascus," Blog)
  • "Amina"
    (Film)
  • Amina
    ("Queen of Katwe," Film)

What Is the Meaning of Amina?

The name Amina means “trustworthy” and “faithful,” drawing others in with a sense of security. Those who share this name are known for their dependable nature and genuine spirit.

What Is the Origin of The Name Amina?

Amina has its roots in Arabic, tracing back to ancient times. It has been widely used in the Muslim world, often inspired by its association with historical and religious figures.

Amina Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Amina in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#3452021#3192022#3222023
Top 3 Rankings#2712017#2942016#2972018

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Amina

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023322
(-3 from 2022)
969
(-39 from 2022)
0.05540
2022319
(+26 from 2021)
1008
(+95 from 2021)
0.05622
2021345
(-16 from 2020)
913
(-25 from 2020)
0.05096
2020329
(-6 from 2019)
938
(-51 from 2019)
0.05306
2019323
(-26 from 2018)
989
(-129 from 2018)
0.05390
2018297
(-26 from 2017)
1118
(-61 from 2017)
0.06012
2017271
(+23 from 2016)
1179
(+75 from 2016)
0.06241
2016294
(+10 from 2015)
1104
(+39 from 2015)
0.05703
2015304
(+105 from 2014)
1065
(+280 from 2014)
0.05459
2014409
(+215 from 2013)
785
(+337 from 2013)
0.04013
2013624
(+66 from 2012)
448
(+40 from 2012)
0.02324
2012690
(+65 from 2011)
408
(+43 from 2011)
0.02104
2011755
(-46 from 2010)
365
(-38 from 2010)
0.01884
2010709
(+19 from 2009)
403
(+4 from 2009)
0.02055
2009728
(+34 from 2008)
399
(+13 from 2008)
0.01970
2008762
(+40 from 2007)
386
(+28 from 2007)
0.01853
2007802
(+179 from 2006)
358
(+93 from 2006)
0.01691
2006981
(-98 from 2005)
265
(-21 from 2005)
0.01268
2005883
(+17 from 2004)
286
(+17 from 2004)
0.01409
2004900
(-34 from 2003)
269
(-8 from 2003)
0.01333
2003866
(+78 from 2002)
277
(+40 from 2002)
0.01381
2002944
(+122 from 2001)
237
(+38 from 2001)
0.01200
20011066
(-81 from 2000)
199
(-16 from 2000)
0.01005
2000985
(+102 from 1999)
215
(+32 from 1999)
0.01077
19991087
(+1 from 1998)
183
(+5 from 1998)
0.00940
19981088
(-2 from 1997)
178
(+5 from 1997)
0.00918
19971086
(+100 from 1996)
173
(+21 from 1996)
0.00906
19961186
(+28 from 1995)
152
(+11 from 1995)
0.00793
19951214
(+109 from 1994)
141
(+13 from 1994)
0.00734
19941323
(+128 from 1993)
128
(+18 from 1993)
0.00657
19931451
(+222 from 1992)
110
(+20 from 1992)
0.00558
19921673
(-17 from 1991)
90
No change from 1991
0.00449
19911656
(+45 from 1990)
90
(+4 from 1990)
0.00443
19901701
(-62 from 1989)
86
(+2 from 1989)
0.00419
19891639
(-185 from 1988)
84
(-10 from 1988)
0.00422
19881454
(+165 from 1987)
94
(+18 from 1987)
0.00489
19871619
(-199 from 1986)
76
(-14 from 1986)
0.00406
19861420
(+155 from 1985)
90
(+14 from 1985)
0.00488
19851575
(+196 from 1984)
76
(+15 from 1984)
0.00412
19841771
(-38 from 1983)
61
(-1 from 1983)
0.00338
19831733
(+2 from 1982)
62
(-2 from 1982)
0.00346
19821735
(-206 from 1981)
64
(-14 from 1981)
0.00353
19811529
(+116 from 1980)
78
(+8 from 1980)
0.00436
19801645
(-40 from 1979)
70
No change from 1979
0.00393
19791605
(-47 from 1978)
70
No change from 1978
0.00406
19781558
(+274 from 1977)
70
(+15 from 1977)
0.00426
19771832
(-194 from 1976)
55
(-5 from 1976)
0.00334
19761638
(-35 from 1975)
60
(-1 from 1975)
0.00382
19751603
(+85 from 1974)
61
(+7 from 1974)
0.00391
19741688
(+27 from 1973)
54
(+2 from 1973)
0.00345
19731715
(+9 from 1972)
52
(+1 from 1972)
0.00335
19721724
(+242 from 1971)
51
(+8 from 1971)
0.00316
19711966
(+1242 from 1970)
43
(+23 from 1970)
0.00245
19703208
(-505 from 1969)
20
(-4 from 1969)
0.00109
19692703
(+2076 from 1968)
24
(+15 from 1968)
0.00136
19684779
(-1124 from 1967)
9
(-4 from 1967)
0.00053
19673655
(+2153 from 1966)
13
(+7 from 1966)
0.00076
19665808
(-2075 from 1965)
6
(-6 from 1965)
0.00034
19653733
(+1156 from 1958)
12
(+5 from 1958)
0.00066
19640
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19630
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19620
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19610
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19590
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19584889
(+674 from 1952)
7
(+2 from 1952)
0.00034
19570
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19550
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19525563
(-872 from 1943)
5
No change from 1943
0.00026
19510
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19500
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19434691
First SSA data recorded
5
First SSA data recorded
0.00035
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Amina

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1732021#1212022#1692023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#3712021#2742022#3232023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#4612021#4812022#4582023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#1992021#2862022#1982023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#3232021#3402022#2572023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3072021#2242022#2412023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#2822021#1662022#1732023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#2982021#2362022#2492023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#2562021#2522022#2062023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#2182021#2522022#2562023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#3492021#3052022#3302023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#3852021#3372022#3852023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#3622021#2132022#3492023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#2192021#3242022#3282023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#3052021#3542022#5522023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3392021#6372022#5102023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#3912021#2532022#3072023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#2572021#3312022#3082023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#3202021#4352022#3902023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6332021#4202022#7632023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#5802021#3382022#3212023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#2712021#2882022#2482023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#3282021#4712022#5172023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5052021#3862022#6462023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#4872021#5052022#2802023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#5812021#3812022#4262023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#4472021#4372022#4102023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#942020#1412021#1162023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#3852020#4342021#4552023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#3902021#3112022#3452023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2662021#3202022#2932023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#4292020#4842022#4292023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#5482020#2962022#4562023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#5042020#4972021#3912023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#5722019#5832021#5662023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4462017#4182018#3142019

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#4512017#6752018#5652019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#1272015#1892018#1512022

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2032018#1732021

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#2212016#1842018

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1942015#1782020

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3222016

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#3862023

Popularity Rankings for Amina in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina flagBosnia and Herzegovina#42020#52021#62022

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#92022#182022#82023#172023#72024#182024

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#222022#232023#232024

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#872021#722022#822023

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#782020#992021#772022

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#882020#802021#822022

Popularity in Latvia

Latvia flagLatvia#952020

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1042020#972021#982022

Popularity in France

France flagFrance#1272019#1232020#1532021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1282022#1332023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1392021#1432022#1302023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2472021#1972022#1652023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#2592021#2142022#1902023

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#2482019#2642020#2482021

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2972020#4332021#3662022

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#4782021#3052022#3902023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#4552015#3762019#3962021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#4402013#3912023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#5862021#7472022#4452023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Amina a Name for Boys or Girls?

The name Amina is mainly given to girls, reflecting its gentle and nurturing connotations.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Amina

Amina in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Amina of Zaria (Queen, 1533–1610): A Hausa warrior queen of Zazzau in what is now Nigeria.
  • Amina Wadud (Scholar, born 1952): An American scholar of Islam with a focus on gender and Quranic interpretation.
  • Amina Figarova (Musician, born 1964): An Azerbaijani jazz pianist and composer.
  • Amina J. Mohammed (Politician, born 1961): A British-Nigerian politician and diplomat, currently serving as Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations.
  • Amina Ali (Activist, born 1975): A Nigerian social activist working on issues related to Boko Haram and the Chibok schoolgirls' abduction.
  • Amina ("Alif the Unseen," 2012 Novel): A hacker in a Middle Eastern fantasy setting who gets caught up in a supernatural struggle.
  • "Amina's Voice" (2017 Novel): Follows a young Pakistani-American girl navigating middle school and her cultural identity.
  • Amina Abdallah Arraf ("A Gay Girl in Damascus," 2011 Blog): A fictional Syrian-American blogger who garnered international attention.
  • "Amina" (2012 Film): Tells the story of a Nigerian woman dealing with the challenges of mental illness and societal expectations.
  • Amina ("Queen of Katwe," 2016 Film): A minor character in the story of a young Ugandan girl who becomes a chess champion.
  • Amina ("The Crescent Moon," 1913 Poetry Collection by Rabindranath Tagore): A character in the collection's titular poem.
  • Amina Town (Edo State, Nigeria): A town featuring a rich cultural heritage and historical significance.
  • Amina Park (Abuja, Nigeria): A public park offering green spaces and recreational facilities in the capital city.
  • Amina River (Kaduna State, Nigeria): A river flowing through Kaduna State, supporting local agriculture and communities.
  • Amina Village (Kano State, Nigeria): A small village characterized by traditional architecture and local crafts.
  • Amina Market (Lagos State, Nigeria): A bustling market offering a variety of goods, from fresh produce to textiles.
  • Amina Avenue (Abuja, Nigeria): A major avenue in Abuja lined with commercial and residential buildings.

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