Holding steady, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Amena since 1968
Babies named Amena per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 9 |
| 1970s | 83 |
| 1980s | 118 |
| 1990s | 148 |
| 2000s | 213 |
| 2010s | 313 |
| 2020s | 197 |
Meaning & origin
Amena is a rare Arabic name that has maintained a steady, modest presence in the United States since its first recorded use in 1968. Its peak popularity came in 2021, when it reached its highest rank to date. While still uncommon, the name has seen consistent use, particularly in Texas, which has been the top state for Amena births. With a 1-in-53,576 rate in 2025, it remains a distinctive choice, linked to the Arabic root meaning trust and safety, and often chosen as a variant of the more familiar Amina.
Amena is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, derived from the root ʾ-m-n (to be safe, secure, or trustworthy). It is directly related to the masculine name Amin and shares its root with the name Amani. As a variant of Amina, it has been used across the Muslim world and in communities influenced by Arabic culture, though its usage in the United States remains rare.
Where Amena is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Amena” around the world
Where Amena lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Amy, Mina, Ami
Sibling names for Amena
Names that share Amena's style, for a brother or sister.
