Amena

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Pronounced ə-MEE-nah /əˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Amina — Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest; secure' (the Prophet's mother)Medium

In 30 seconds: Trustworthy and true: Amena spells Amina — Arabic 'faithful, honest' — borne by the Prophet's mother. Soft, devout, and warm.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningSpelling of Amina — Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest; secure' (the Prophet's mother)

U.S. rank (2025)#4557 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births30 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2016

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,081

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Amena is a spelling of Amina — from Arabic amina, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest; secure' (the Prophet Muhammad's mother). A soft, devout name across the Muslim world.

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

Did you know? Amina, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, means 'trustworthy, faithful, honest' in Arabic — Amena is a soft spelling of the cherished name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Amina — root etymology

Variations

AminaAminahAmeena

Nicknames

Mena

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amena mean?

Amena spells Amina — Arabic 'trustworthy, faithful, honest'.

How do you pronounce Amena?

It's said ə-MEE-nah /əˈmi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Amena a boy or girl name?

Amena is a girl's name.

How popular is Amena?

Amena is a rare name in the U.S.