Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Amina
Amina is a girl baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "Trustworthy, faithful". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Amina often also consider Amani.
Amina meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Amina to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Amina as A·M·I·N·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Amina is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Amina variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aminaa, Aminae, Aminay, Amin.
- Nicknames: Ami and A.
- Middle names: Pair Amina with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Amina middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Amani, Amin, Ammon, Amon, Annamae — full picks on the sibling names for Amina guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Amina? Browse our names like Amina guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Amina
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means "Trustworthy, faithful" and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Amina?
Amina originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Amina?
Amina has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Amina a boy's or girl's name?
Amina is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Amina in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Amina sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Amina?
Names that share Amina's sound and style include Amani, Amin, Ammon, Amon, Annamae.
What middle names pair well with Amina?
Good middle-name fits for Amina pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Amina is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Amina is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Amina?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Amina share its rhythm without rhyming — Amani, Amin, Ammon all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.