Holding steady, #7,491 for girls today.
Popularity of Madinah since 1977
Babies named Madinah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 26 |
| 1980s | 25 |
| 1990s | 46 |
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 62 |
| 2020s | 59 |
Meaning & origin
Madinah is a name of Arabic origin meaning 'city', directly tied to the holy city of Medina. It first entered the U.S. naming records in 1977, and has remained rare but steady. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when it ranked 7,491st with a 1-in-114,805 incidence. The name has seen a stable trajectory in the 2020s, suggesting a quiet but persistent appeal among families seeking a name with deep religious and cultural resonance. As a toponymic name, Madinah carries the weight of Islamic history without being overly common in the United States, where it is not concentrated in any particular state.
Madinah is directly derived from the Arabic word 'madīnah' (مدينة), meaning 'city'. It is most famously associated with Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah (the illuminated city), the second holiest city in Islam, where the Prophet Muhammad is buried. The name has been used as a given name, particularly in Muslim communities, honoring this sacred place.
“Madinah” around the world
Where Madinah lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
10
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Madi, Dina, Nah
Variants: Medina
Sibling names for Madinah
Names that share Madinah's style, for a brother or sister.
