How to say it
a · MI · na
ɑːˈmiː.nə
Feminine
Amina
Trustworthy, faithful
What it means
Arabic for 'trustworthy,' 'honest,' or 'faithful,' from the same root as amin.
Amina is the Arabic name for one who is trustworthy and honest, from the root that also gives amin, 'faithful.' It is deeply honored in Muslim communities because Amina was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. History adds Amina of Zazzau, the warrior queen of the Hausa city-state in what is now Nigeria. It reads gentle but carries real weight. Said ah-MEE-na.
How to spell Amina
The standard spelling is Amina. Common variants include Aminah, Amena, Ameena, but Amina is the most widely used form.
Popularity over time
peaked at #271 in 2017, currently #315 in 2025.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, names given to at least 5 babies in a year, 1880–2025. Reviewed July 2026. See where the names are moving
Heads-up notes
- Pronunciation
ah-MEE-na, stress on the middle.
- Worth knowing
Honored across Muslim communities as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's mother.
Who's worn it
Historical figures, characters, and public faces who share the name. The cultural surface, for whatever weight you want to give it.
- Amina mother of the Prophet Muhammad
- Amina of Zazzau 16th-century Hausa warrior queen
Spelling variants
- Aminah
- Amena
- Ameena
Names with the same feeling
Common questions
- What does the name Amina mean?
- Arabic for 'trustworthy,' 'honest,' or 'faithful,' from the same root as amin.
- What does Amina mean in Arabic?
- In Arabic, Amina means "Trustworthy, faithful." Amina is the Arabic name for one who is trustworthy and honest, from the root that also gives amin, 'faithful.' It is deeply honored in Muslim communities because Amina was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. History adds Amina of Zazzau, the warrior queen of the Hausa city-state in what is now Nigeria. It reads gentle but carries real weight. Said ah-MEE-na.
- How do you pronounce Amina?
- Amina is pronounced ɑːˈmiː.nə. Say it as a-MI-na, with the stress on the "mi" syllable.
- How do you spell Amina?
- The standard spelling is Amina. Common spelling variants include Aminah, Amena, Ameena.
- Is Amina a boy or girl name?
- Amina is traditionally a feminine name.
- How popular is the name Amina?
- Amina ranked #315 in the U.S. in 2025, according to Social Security Administration data.