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Aminah

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Pronounced ah-MEE-nuh /ɑːˈmiː.nə/High

Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)High

In 30 seconds: An Arabic name meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful,' from the root amana (to entrust). Aminah was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother, giving it profound significance in Islamic tradition.
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Origin HighArabic
MeaningTrustworthy, faithful, safe; from Arabic amana (to be faithful, to be safe, to entrust)
U.S. rank (2025)#1160 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births200 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 5,335

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201719652025

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

Aminah (also Amina) derives from the Arabic root a-m-n, meaning to be safe, to be faithful, to entrust. The same root gives amin (trustworthy), amanah (trust, reliability), and is echoed in the Hebrew amen. The name is significant in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother.

Aminah and Amina are widely used across the Arab world and in Muslim communities globally. In the United States, Aminah appears in Muslim American communities and ranked #1004 for girls in 2024.

Did you know? Aminah bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, died when he was approximately six years old. Her name — meaning 'the faithful one' — has been among the most beloved women's names in the Islamic world for 14 centuries.
Overall data confidence 93%
Behind the Name — Aminah — Arabic etymologyU.S. Social Security Administration — popularity data

Variations

AminaAminatAmeena

Nicknames

AmiMina

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aminah bint Wahb (549–577)
    Mother of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition, who died when Muhammad was around six years old. The name has been widely used in Muslim communities ever since.

If you like Aminah…

Amina— the shorter spelling of the same name
Fatima— Arabic name of the Prophet's daughter, equally central in Islamic tradition
Aisha— Arabic name of the Prophet's wife, similarly important in Islamic naming
Maryam— Arabic form of Mary, the Islamic name of Jesus's mother
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aminah mean?

Aminah means 'trustworthy,' 'faithful,' or 'safe,' from Arabic amana (to entrust). It is the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother.

How do you pronounce Aminah?

It's said ah-MEE-nuh — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Aminah a boy or girl name?

Aminah is used as a girls' name.

How popular is Aminah?

Aminah ranked #1004 for U.S. girls in 2024.

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