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Amanah

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How to Pronounce Amanah

Pronounced ah-MAH-nah /ɑˈmɑ.nə/Medium

Meaning: From Arabic amanah, 'trust; faithfulness; a sacred charge; that which is entrusted; honesty'Low

In 30 seconds: Trust; faithfulness: Amanah is Arabic. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'ah-MAH-nah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom Arabic amanah, 'trust; faithfulness; a sacred charge; that which is entrusted; honesty'
U.S. rank (2024)#7245 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births15 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 87

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202420162024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Amanah comes from Arabic amanah, 'trust; faithfulness; a sacred charge; that which is entrusted; honesty' — a key virtue in Muslim ethics (the same root as amin, 'trustworthy'). A lyrical, devout name (said 'ah-MAH-nah'; nickname Mana).

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, trust-and-faithfulness at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Amanah means 'trust; faithfulness; a sacred charge; that which is entrusted' in Arabic — a virtue at the heart of Muslim ethics — lyrical and devout (said 'ah-MAH-nah').
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References — Amanah — Arabic etymology

Variations

AmanaAmaani

Nicknames

Mana

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amanah mean?

Amanah is Arabic for 'trust; faithfulness; that which is entrusted' — a name of virtue.

How do you pronounce Amanah?

It's said ah-MAH-nah /ɑˈmɑ.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amanah a boy or girl name?

Amanah is a girl's name.

How popular is Amanah?

Amanah is a rare name in the U.S.

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