Rising since 1986, #2,298 for girls today.
Popularity of Madina since 1966
Babies named Madina per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 5 |
| 1970s | 22 |
| 1980s | 81 |
| 1990s | 165 |
| 2000s | 260 |
| 2010s | 546 |
| 2020s | 462 |
Meaning & origin
Madina first entered U.S. records in 1966 and has been steadily rising since 1986. Its rank in 2025 was 2298, with a 1-in-20,345 frequency. The name peaked in popularity in 2023, reflecting growing interest. Top states include Michigan, New York, and Virginia, suggesting concentration in areas with significant Muslim communities. Madina's trajectory shows consistent upward movement over the past four decades, marking it as a distinctive choice with strong cultural resonance.
Madina derives from the Arabic word 'madīnah' (مدينة), meaning 'city'. It is most famously associated with Al-Madīnah al-Munawwarah (the enlightened city), one of the holiest cities in Islam. The name has been used as a given name across the Muslim world, particularly in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
Where Madina is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Madina” around the world
Where Madina lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
55
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madi, Dina
Variants: Medina
Sibling names for Madina
Names that share Madina's style, for a brother or sister.
