Holding steady.
Popularity of Aminta since 1918
Babies named Aminta per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 1989, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Aminta's real moment was 1973.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 5 |
| 1920s | 0 |
| 1930s | 5 |
| 1940s | 26 |
| 1950s | 16 |
| 1960s | 40 |
| 1970s | 67 |
| 1980s | 47 |
| 1990s | 60 |
| 2000s | 14 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aminta is a rare feminine name that first appeared in U.S. records in 1918. While it never ranked in the top 1000, interest in the name peaked in 1973. Its trajectory has been stable in recent decades, with a one-in-N birthrate too small to calculate. The name is associated with Italian and Spanish heritage, and its literary connection to Tasso's 'Aminta' gives it a pastoral, romantic feel. Though uncommon, it has a melodic quality that appeals to parents seeking a distinctive name with European flair.
Aminta is a name of debated origin. It may derive from the Latin 'amyntas', itself from Greek 'amyntor', both meaning 'defender' or 'protector'. Alternatively, it could be a feminine form of the pastoral name Amyntas, popularized by Torquato Tasso's 16th-century play 'Aminta'. The name has been used in Italy, Spain, and Portugal, though never widely common.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Minta, Amy, Ami
Sibling names for Aminta
Names that share Aminta's style, for a brother or sister.
