Emin

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Pronounced eh-MEEN /ɛˈmin/High

Meaning: From Arabic/Turkish amin/emin, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest, reliable' — a title of the Prophet MuhammadHigh

In 30 seconds: Trustworthy to the core: Emin is Turkish and Arabic for 'faithful, honest, reliable' — a title given to the Prophet himself, 'al-Amin'. Dignified, warm, and built on integrity.

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Origin HighArabic, Turkish

MeaningFrom Arabic/Turkish amin/emin, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest, reliable' — a title of the Prophet Muhammad

U.S. rank (2025)#3267 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births36 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 612

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

Emin comes from Arabic amin/Turkish emin, 'trustworthy, faithful, honest, reliable, safe' — a quality so prized that the Prophet Muhammad was called al-Amin, 'the trustworthy'. A classic name across Turkey, the Balkans, and the Arab world.

In the U.S. it appears in Turkish, Balkan, and Arab families. Rare, trustworthy at the root, and dignified.

Did you know? Even before his prophethood, Muhammad was known as 'al-Amin' — 'the trustworthy' — for his honesty; Emin carries that same prized quality.

Overall data confidence 82%

Turkish/Arabic references — Emin — etymology

Variations

AminEmineEemin

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

★Emin Agalarov (1979-)
Azerbaijani-Russian pop singer and real-estate developer
★Emin Mahir Resulzade (1884-1954)
Azerbaijani politician, writer, and founder of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic
★Emin Colasan (1942-)
Turkish journalist and political commentator

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emin mean?

Emin is Turkish/Arabic for 'trustworthy, faithful, honest, reliable'.

How do you pronounce Emin?

It's said eh-MEEN /ɛˈmin/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emin a boy or girl name?

Emin is a boy's name.

How popular is Emin?

Emin is a rare name in the U.S.