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Medina

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Pronounced mehd-EEN-a /mɛd.ˈin.æ/Medium

Meaning: The cityMedium

In 30 seconds: Medina is a Kazakh girl's name meaning 'the city'. It carries a meaningful place-name resonance.
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Origin MediumKazakh, Bosnian
MeaningThe city
U.S. rank (2025)#4138 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births35 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,987

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419482025

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

Medina is listed as a Kazakh name meaning 'the city'. Its variations, Madina, Mədinə, and Medine, reflect how the same name is spelled across nearby languages. The name was borne by Medina Dixon, who lived from 1962 to 2021.

The flowing three-syllable rhythm gives Medina a graceful, melodic sound. The spelling Mədinə shows its form in a script using extra vowel marks, while Medine is a closely related variant.

Did you know? The meaning usually attached to Medina is 'the city', and that core idea is what gives the name most of its long-term appeal.
Overall data confidence 70%
Behind the Name - Medina — etymology, usage, pronunciation, and related formsU.S. Social Security Administration — 2024 popularity rank and count supplied in the batch input CSV

Variations

MadinaMədinəMedine

Nicknames

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Famous Bearers

  • ★Medina Dixon (1962–2021)
    Female public figure listed on Behind the Name.

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Medina mean?

Medina is usually explained as meaning 'the city' and is most often linked with Kazakh tradition.

How do you pronounce Medina?

It's commonly said mehd-EEN-a /mɛd.ˈin.æ/.

Is Medina a boy or girl name?

In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Medina is used as a girl name.

How popular is Medina?

In 2024, Medina ranked #2806 in the U.S. for girls, with 60 births recorded.

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