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Araminta

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Pronounced air-uh-MIN-tah /ˌɛr.əˈmɪn.tə/Medium

Meaning: An 18th-century coined literary name — a blend variously of Aminta (a pastoral 'protector' name) and Arabella; famously the birth name of Harriet Tubman; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: A coined literary name; a blend of Aminta and Arabella: Araminta. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'air-uh-MIN-tah').
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Origin LowEnglish
MeaningAn 18th-century coined literary name — a blend variously of Aminta (a pastoral 'protector' name) and Arabella; famously the birth name of Harriet Tubman; routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#8975 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1922
Total births (all-time)≈ 333

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202118802024

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

Araminta is an 18th-century coined literary name — a blend variously of Aminta (a pastoral 'protector' name) and Arabella; famously the birth name of Harriet Tubman (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'air-uh-MIN-tah').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage literary revival. Rare, a-coined-blend at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Araminta is an 18th-century coined literary name, blending Aminta and Arabella — famously the birth name of Harriet Tubman — a lyrical, classic name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'air-uh-MIN-tah').
Overall data confidence 32%
References — Araminta — coined literary; routes layered

Variations

AmintaArabellaMinta

Nicknames

MintaMinty

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If you like Araminta…

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Araminta mean?

Araminta is an 18th-century coined literary name, blending Aminta and Arabella; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Araminta?

It's said air-uh-MIN-tah /r.mn.t/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Araminta a boy or girl name?

Araminta is a girl's name.

How popular is Araminta?

Araminta is a very rare name in the U.S.

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