Declining since 2018, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Ameenah since 1975
Babies named Ameenah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 77 |
| 1980s | 109 |
| 1990s | 143 |
| 2000s | 191 |
| 2010s | 345 |
| 2020s | 131 |
Meaning & origin
Ameenah entered U.S. naming records in 1975 and saw a gradual increase in use, reaching its peak popularity in 2019, when it ranked higher than in any prior year. Since 2018, its trajectory has been on a decline, but it remains a recognizable name within Muslim communities. The name's enduring appeal is tied to its connection to the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, giving it deep resonance among families seeking names with strong Islamic heritage. The spelling variant Ameenah is less common than Amina, but it follows a phonetic pattern favored in English-speaking contexts.
Ameenah is a feminine form of the Arabic name Ameen (or Amin), which is derived from the root 'amin', meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. It is related to the Arabic word for 'safety' and 'security'. The name appears in Islamic tradition as the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, Aminah bint Wahb, lending it long-standing religious and cultural significance across the Muslim world.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amee, Meena, Ami
Sibling names for Ameenah
Names that share Ameenah's style, for a brother or sister.
