Holding steady, #12,008 for boys today.
Popularity of Alamin since 1979
Babies named Alamin per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 18 |
| 2000s | 57 |
| 2010s | 57 |
| 2020s | 36 |
Meaning & origin
Alamin is a rare but meaningful name among Muslim families in the United States. First recorded in 1979, it has seen modest but steady use. Its peak popularity came in 2016, yet it remains uncommon, ranking 12,008th and occurring in about 1 in 341,615 births as of 2025. The name's trajectory has been stable, never experiencing a dramatic rise or fall. While exact origins are uncertain, it is widely considered a variant of Al-Amin, an Arabic epithet meaning 'the trustworthy', often associated with the Prophet Muhammad. Alamin is almost exclusively given to boys, reflecting its cultural roots. Its consistent but low usage suggests it is a distinctive choice for those seeking a name with Islamic heritage without widespread popularity.
Alamin may be a variant of the Arabic name Al-Amin, meaning 'the trustworthy' or 'the faithful', an epithet of the Prophet Muhammad. Its use as a given name is largely found within Muslim communities, though its exact derivation is uncertain. The name has been recorded in the United States since at least 1979.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Al
Variants: Al-Amin, Amin
Sibling names for Alamin
Names that share Alamin's style, for a brother or sister.
