Amina is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #264 in 2020 with 180 recorded births. This places Amina in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 293 births ranking #187. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 19.2%. In 2020, approximately 1 in every 1,491 girls born was named Amina. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
Amina is a beautiful Arabic classic meaning trustworthy or faithful. It feels calm, dignified, and deeply rooted.
The name has long-standing importance in Muslim naming through Amina, mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and remains widely used. Its gentle sound and strong meaning make it especially enduring.