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Amnah

♀ Girl

Pronounced AM-nuh /ˈæm.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Amna, 'safety; security; peace of mind,' related to Aminah, 'trustworthy' — the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. A gentle, respected name.Low

In 30 seconds: A gentle Arabic name: Amnah means 'safety; trust' (said 'AM-nuh'). Warm and respected.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Amna, 'safety; security; peace of mind,' related to Aminah, 'trustworthy' — the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. A gentle, respected name.
U.S. rank (2021)#13589 ↘ Falling
2021 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2016
Total births (all-time)≈ 132

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619842021

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

As a girl's name Amnah is Arabic for 'safety; security; trust,' linked to Aminah. Gentle and respected — rare in the U.S. (said 'AM-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, gentle, and respected.

Did you know? Amnah comes from the Arabic for 'safety; security; peace of mind,' close to Aminah ('trustworthy'), the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother. A gentle, respected name (said 'AM-nuh').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Amnah — Arabic 'safety; trust'; linked to Aminah

Variations

AmnaAminahAmena

Nicknames

AmyNunu

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amnah mean?

Amnah is Arabic for 'safety; security; peace of mind,' related to Aminah ('trustworthy').

How do you pronounce Amnah?

It's said AM-nuh /ˈæm.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Amnah a boy or girl name?

Amnah is a girl's name.

How popular is Amnah?

Amnah is a rare name in the U.S.

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