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Madinah

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Pronounced mah-DEE-nah /mɑˈdi.nɑ/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic madina, 'a city' — most famously Medina, the holy city of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred placeLow

In 30 seconds: The city: Madinah is Arabic. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'mah-DEE-nah').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic madina, 'a city' — most famously Medina, the holy city of the Prophet Muhammad; we note the sacred place
U.S. rank (2024)#9289 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births11 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2023
Total births (all-time)≈ 249

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202319772024

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

Madinah comes from the Arabic madina, 'a city' — most famously Medina, the holy city of the Prophet Muhammad (we note the sacred place). A lyrical, classic name (said 'mah-DEE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Muslim families. Rare, the-city at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Madinah means 'a city' in Arabic — most famously Medina, the holy city — a lyrical, meaningful name (we note the sacred place; said 'mah-DEE-nah').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Madinah — Arabic; sacred place

Variations

MedinaMadinaMedinah

Nicknames

Dina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Madinah mean?

Madinah is Arabic for 'a city' — most famously Medina, the holy city. We note the sacred place.

How do you pronounce Madinah?

It's said mah-DEE-nah /mɑˈdi.nɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Madinah a boy or girl name?

Madinah is a girl's name.

How popular is Madinah?

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

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