Amina
Amina Origin and Meaning
Light and beautiful, but equally solid and versatile, Amina is a name of Arabic origin that is used internationally. Popular in Russia, the UK, Azerbijan, Belgium and Sweden, the name has also climbed the US charts in recent years and is now in the Top 400.
Amina has two possible etymological origins. It could be from the Arabic word amina, which translates to "feel safe" or "protected", making it a name of strength and comfort. Alternatively, it is a feminine form of the name Amin, which means "trustworthy" and "loyal", positive attributes to hold. Significantly, it is the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, making it well used among Muslims everywhere.
It entered the US Top 1000 in the early 2000s and has climbed steadily upwards, and at last count, it was used on around 950 babies each year.
Amina also appears in many different forms globally, including Aamina, Aminah, Emina, Amine, and Aminatou.
- Amina Rank in US Top 1000
- Amina Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
- Names Similar to Amina
- Famous People Named Amina
- Amina in Pop Culture
Amina Rank in US Top 1000
Amina Rank in Nameberry Top 1000
Amina Popularity
- 322US2023
- 879Nameberry2024
- 168Future2028
- 254England2023
- 137Germany2016
- 99Belgium2023
- 92Switzerland2023
- 86Slovenia2022
- 4Bosnia and Herzegovina2023
- 72Azerbaijan2022
20 Names Similar to Amina
Famous People Named Amina
- Amina bint Wahbmother of the Prophet Muhammad
- AminaHausa Muslim Warrior Queen of Zazzau (Nigeria)
- Amina AnnabiFrench,Tunisian singer/songwriter & actress
- Amina RizkEgyptian actress
- Amina WadudAmerican convert & scholar of Islam
- Amina Masood JanjuaPakistani painter and activist
- Amina Gennadyevna AtakhanovaRussian pairs skater
Amina in Pop Culture
- Amina2012 Nigerian mental illness film
- AminaFrench,language magazine aimed at black women