Aamina

A girl's name of Arabic origin with 415 recorded U.S. births.

Girl's name#5778 in 2024Rising fast

Meaning & Origin

essive singular of aam

Aamina is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic amina, meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful, safe' — one who can be trusted completely. Aminah bint Wahb was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother.

Aamina is used across the Muslim world and in African Muslim communities. The doubled -a opening is a common Arabic romanization that emphasizes the long vowel sound. The name carries the profound honor of being associated with the Prophet's own mother — a woman remembered for her wisdom and faith. Aminah/Aamina has been one of the most consistently popular girls' names in Muslim communities for centuries.

EtymologyShow more

Aamina first shows up in U.S. Social Security records in 1984. First appearing in the 1980s, Aamina emerged during a period of rapid naming innovation in America, when parents increasingly created new names or adopted them from global cultures.

Its Arabic classification suggests a path from arabic linguistic traditions into American usage, though the specific route — whether through immigration, literature, or cultural exchange — would require deeper historical research.

At a Glance

415

Total births

Since 1984

2015

Peak

24 births

1984

First recorded

41 years of data

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Popularity Over Time

Aamina climbed 4114 spots in the last 20 years — from #9892 to #5778.

First appeared: 1984Peak: 2015 (24 births)Current: #5778

Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Aamina
Decade	Births	Avg Rank	Trend
2020s	83	#6928	▼
2010s	183	#6806	▲
2000s	108	#10528	▲
1990s	36	#10875	▲
1980s	5	#10421	—

The Story of Aamina

A Gen Alpha name

Peaking in 2015, Aamina is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aamina are most likely born between 2005 and 2024.

How rare is Aamina?

Only about 1 in every 171,429 babies born in 2024 was named Aamina — a truly uncommon choice.

The journey through the decades

First appeared in the records in 1984, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 183 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.

Aamina by the numbers

Would fill 9 school buses
Meeting one Aamina per day would take 1.1 years

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(31 years, 1984–2024)

Year-by-year popularity data for the name Aamina
Year	Births	Rank	Change
2024	21	#5778	+6 (40.0%)
2023	15	#7239	+3 (25.0%)
2022	12	#8536	-7 (-36.8%)
2021	19	#6166	+3 (18.8%)
2020	16	#6919	+3 (23.1%)
2019	13	#8137	-7 (-35.0%)
2018	20	#6011	+1 (5.3%)
2017	19	#6288	-5 (-20.8%)
2016	24	#5445	0
2015	24	#5458	+6 (33.3%)
2014	18	#6711	+4 (28.6%)
2013	14	#8137	+1 (7.7%)
2012	13	#8634	-7 (-35.0%)
2011	20	#6335	+2 (11.1%)
2010	18	#6903	+2 (12.5%)
2009	16	#7678	-1 (-5.9%)
2008	17	#7406	+11 (183.3%)
2007	6	#15500	-5 (-45.5%)
2006	11	#9900	-8 (-42.1%)
2005	19	#6245	+9 (90.0%)

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aamina a boy's or girl's name?

Aamina is primarily a girl's name.

When was Aamina most popular?

Aamina reached its peak popularity in 2015 with 24 births that year. It is currently ranked #5778 in the U.S.

How popular is the name Aamina?

Aamina is currently ranked #5778 in the U.S. (2024). It has been given to 415 babies since 1984.

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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1984–2024