Amna

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Pronounced AHM-nah /ˈɑm.nɑ/High

Meaning: Safety, security, peace of mind; from Arabic amn, 'security' — also the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother (Amina)High

In 30 seconds: Safety, distilled to two syllables: Amna is Arabic for security and peace of mind — a near-sister of Amina, the Prophet's own mother. A name that promises a child's well-being.

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Origin HighArabic

MeaningSafety, security, peace of mind; from Arabic amn, 'security' — also the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother (Amina)

U.S. rank (2024)#3635 ↘ Falling

2024 U.S. births42 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2015

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,656

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

Amna comes from Arabic amn, 'safety, security, peace' — closely related to Amina, the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother. A classical and beloved name across the Arab world and South Asia, prized for its protective meaning.

In the U.S. it appears in Arab and Muslim families, the compact spelling easy on every tongue. Rare, secure at the root.

Did you know? Amna shares its root with Amina — the name of the Prophet Muhammad's beloved mother — and with iman, 'faith'; security, trust, and belief all spring from the same Arabic source.

Overall data confidence 88%

Behind the Name — Amna — etymology

Variations

AminaAamnaAmena

Nicknames

Ammy

Famous Bearers

★Amna Nawaz (1979-)
American journalist and co-anchor of PBS NewsHour

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amna mean?

Amna is Arabic for 'safety, security, peace of mind', closely related to Amina, the Prophet's mother.

How do you pronounce Amna?

It's said AHM-nah /ˈɑm.nɑ/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amna a boy or girl name?

Amna is a girl's name.

How popular is Amna?

Amna is a rare name in the U.S. and classic across the Muslim world.