Rising since 1993, #4,878 for girls today.
Popularity of Emina since 1991
Babies named Emina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 102 |
| 2000s | 248 |
| 2010s | 281 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Emina is a name with dual heritage, possibly Arabic or Slavic, that entered U.S. records in 1991 and has been rising since 1993. It peaked in 2010, though it remains uncommon with a 2025 rank of 4878 and a frequency of about 1 in 59,528 births. The name's steady climb reflects a growing interest in cross-cultural names. Despite not appearing in any top states, Emina carries a quiet international appeal, balancing a soft sound with a meaningful connotation of trustworthiness.
Emina is likely a feminine form of the Arabic name Amin, meaning 'trustworthy' or 'faithful.' Alternatively, it may derive from Slavic languages, where it appears as a short form of names like Eminencia or as a variant of Jemina. The name has been used across the Balkans and in Muslim communities worldwide, gaining modest popularity in the United States since the early 1990s.
“Emina” around the world
Where Emina 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: Emi, Mina, Em
Sibling names for Emina
Names that share Emina's style, for a brother or sister.
