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Emina

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Pronounced eh-MEE-nah /ɛˈmi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: Bosnian/Turkish form of Amina — from Arabic, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe' (the Prophet's mother)Medium

In 30 seconds: Trustworthy and true: Emina is the Bosnian/Turkish Amina — 'trustworthy, faithful'. Soft, honored, and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic, Bosnian
MeaningBosnian/Turkish form of Amina — from Arabic, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe' (the Prophet's mother)
U.S. rank (2025)#4911 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births27 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2010
Total births (all-time)≈ 768

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201019912025

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

Emina is a Bosnian and Turkish form of Amina — from Arabic, 'trustworthy, faithful; secure, safe' (Amina, the Prophet Muhammad's mother). A soft, honored name across the Balkans and Turkey (immortalized in the sevdalinka poem-song 'Emina').

In the U.S. it appears in Bosnian families. Rare, trustworthy-and-faithful at the root, and honored.

Did you know? Amina means 'trustworthy, faithful; secure' in Arabic (the beloved mother of the Prophet Muhammad) — Emina is its soft Bosnian and Turkish form (the poem 'Emina' is a Balkan classic).
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Emina — etymology

Variations

AminaAminahEmine

Nicknames

Emi

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Amina— the standard form
Aminah— a fellow spelling
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Emina mean?

Emina is the Bosnian/Turkish Amina — Arabic 'trustworthy, faithful; secure'.

How do you pronounce Emina?

It's said eh-MEE-nah /ɛˈmi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Emina a boy or girl name?

Emina is a girl's name.

How popular is Emina?

Emina is a rare name in the U.S.

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