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Amina is a feminine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Derived from Arabic أمن (ʾamina) meaning ‘safe, secure’. With a different Arabic spelling أمينة (short first vowel and long second vowel), this is a feminine form of Amin." It ranked #315 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, derived from Arabic أمن (ʾamina) meaning ‘safe, secure’. With a different Arabic spelling أمينة (short first vowel and long second vowel), this is a feminine form of Amin. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Chechen, Ingush and others.
Editorial confidence: established
Popularity
Amina ranked #315 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #315 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means "safe, secure", according to Behind the Name.
Is Amina a popular name?
Amina ranked #315 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Amina a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Amina appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Amina — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
