Amina is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #205 in 2025 with 238 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2015 with 293 births ranking #187. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 57.6%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,064 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.