Holding steady, #7,885 for girls today.
Popularity of Armina since 1889
Babies named Armina per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2019, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Armina's real moment was 1889.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1880s | 7 |
| 1890s | 13 |
| 1900s | 0 |
| 1910s | 21 |
| 1920s | 45 |
| 1930s | 11 |
| 1940s | 6 |
| 1950s | 0 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 5 |
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 5 |
| 2000s | 69 |
| 2010s | 87 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Armina is a rare and distinctive feminine name, first recorded in the United States in 1889. It has historically been given with very low frequency, never breaking into the top 1,000 names. In 2025, it ranked #7,885, with an estimated 1 in 123,636 newborn girls receiving the name. Despite its rarity, Armina has maintained a consistent presence, suggesting enduring appeal among parents seeking an uncommon name with a melodic quality. Though top states for usage are not recorded in available data, its pattern indicates sporadic use across the country. The name's etymology remains uncertain, but it likely derives from Germanic or Latin roots, connecting it to similar European names. Its stable trajectory over more than a century underscores its status as a subtle, unconventional choice.
Armina is a name of uncertain origin. It may be a feminine form of Armin, which is derived from the Germanic element 'ermen' meaning 'whole' or 'universal'. Alternatively, it could be a variant of the Latin name Armine, from 'arminus' meaning 'army man'. The name has been used in various European countries, including Germany and Italy, and appears sporadically in English-speaking countries since the late 19th century.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Arma, Mina, Arrie
Sibling names for Armina
Names that share Armina's style, for a brother or sister.
