Amyna

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Pronounced uh-MEE-nuh /əˈmi.nə/Medium

Meaning: Amyna is a spelling of the Arabic name Amina, from the root a-m-n, 'to be safe; to be trustworthy' — hence 'trustworthy; faithful; secure'. Amina was the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is held in deep respect across the Muslim world; we note that heritage respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Arabic Amina — 'trustworthy; faithful' (said 'uh-MEE-nuh'). A name held in deep respect.

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Origin MediumArabic

MeaningAmyna is a spelling of the Arabic name Amina, from the root a-m-n, 'to be safe; to be trustworthy' — hence 'trustworthy; faithful; secure'. Amina was the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and the name is held in deep respect across the Muslim world; we note that heritage respectfully.

U.S. rank (2024)#13555 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2014

Total births (all-time)≈ 51

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

Amyna is one of several English spellings of the Arabic name Amina, from the root a-m-n, 'to be safe, to be trustworthy' — the same root as amanah ('trust') and iman ('faith'). Amina is deeply honored as the name of the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and it is used across the Muslim world and in West Africa. We note that heritage respectfully (said 'uh-MEE-nuh').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. in this spelling, while Amina is far more common. Rare here, faithful, and rooted.

Did you know? Amina, the name behind Amyna, was borne by the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, and it means 'trustworthy; faithful'. We note that heritage with respect (said 'uh-MEE-nuh').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Amyna — spelling of Arabic Amina; root a-m-n, 'trustworthy'; mother of the Prophet Muhammad

Variations

AminaAminahAmeena

Nicknames

AmyMinaNina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Amyna mean?

Amyna is a spelling of Amina, Arabic for 'trustworthy; faithful; secure'.

How do you pronounce Amyna?

It's said uh-MEE-nuh /əˈmi.nə/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Amyna a boy or girl name?

Amyna is a girl's name.

How popular is Amyna?

Amyna is very rare in the U.S. in this spelling, while Amina is widely used.