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Amina: Meaning, origin and popularity

Pronounced uh-MEE-nuh · 3 syllables

Borrowed from Arabic (amina).

Origin
Arabic
Pronunciation
uh-MEE-nuh
US rank (2025)
#315
US babies a year
about 974 (2021–2025)
Peak
around 2010
Style
Rising

How popular is Amina?

Amina was the #315 name in the US in 2025, given to 970 babies. It’s rising: up 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

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Babies named Amina in the US by five-year period, relative to its peak (around 2010).

Around the world

CountryRank
United States#315
England & Wales#264
Scotland#765
Ireland#378
France#126
Norway#156
Canada#297
Australia#974

How old are people named Amina?

Half of US adults named Amina are older than 27; most are between 18 and 52. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)

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Questions about Amina

How do you pronounce Amina?

Amina is pronounced uh-MEE-nuh.

How popular is the name Amina?

Amina was the #315 name in the US in 2025, given to 970 babies. It’s rising: up 58% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2010.

How old are people named Amina?

Half of US adults named Amina are older than 27. Most are between 18 and 52.