Ameen
A boy's name of Arabic origin with 1,702 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
A surname from Arabic.
Ameen is a boy's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Amin, meaning 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'honest.' It was one of the epithets of the Prophet Muhammad before his prophethood, when he was known as Al-Amin — 'the trustworthy' — for his reputation for complete integrity.
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The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ameen's final sounds are clean, contemporary — among the most common endings in modern American names. In English-language naming, masculine names frequently end on harder consonants or closed syllables, creating a sense of decisiveness and strength. Ameen softens that pattern, giving it a more versatile feel.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ameen's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ameen has 51+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1974.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 273 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 519 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 465 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 268 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 109 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 68 | — |
The Story of Ameen
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2024, Ameen is a fresh, modern favorite. Boys named Ameen are most likely born between 2014 and 2024.
How rare is Ameen?
Only about 1 in every 59,016 babies born in 2024 was named Ameen — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1974, gained momentum through the mid-century, peaked in the 2010s with 519 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Ameen by the numbers
- Would fill 35 school buses
- Meeting one Ameen per day would take 4.7 years
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(51 years, 1974–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 | #2304 |
| 2023 | 52 | #2540 |
| 2022 | 59 | #2382 |
| 2021 | 50 | #2587 |
| 2020 | 51 | #2507 |
| 2019 | 43 | #2853 |
| 2018 | 52 | #2474 |
| 2017 | 51 | #2493 |
| 2016 | 60 | #2231 |
| 2015 | 50 | #2487 |
| 2014 | 48 | #2544 |
| 2013 | 60 | #2182 |
| 2012 | 56 | #2292 |
| 2011 | 49 | #2507 |
| 2010 | 50 | #2468 |
| 2009 | 50 | #2531 |
| 2008 | 50 | #2517 |
| 2007 | 47 | #2604 |
| 2006 | 59 | #2178 |
| 2005 | 50 | #2329 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1974–2024