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Namine

NAH-meen · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern coinage or a variant of Namiko or Nanami, Japanese names with various meanings.

2025 rank (girls)
#8,362
Babies named in 2025
12
Peak popularity
2018
2025 frequency
1 in 133,939 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Declining since 2019

Declining since 2019, #8,362 for girls today.

Popularity of Namine since 2006

Babies named Namine per year in U.S. Social Security records.

6121820102020Most births 2018Girls
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirls
2000s22
2010s104
2020s76

Meaning & origin

Namine is a rare modern name that first appeared in U.S. birth records in 2006. It reached its peak rank of 8,362th in 2018, with an estimated 1 in 133,939 girls receiving the name that year. Since 2019, its usage has been falling. The name's origins are unclear, but it may have been inspired by Japanese names or pop culture, or simply created as a melodic variation of similar-sounding names. It has no recorded use in any U.S. state's top names and remains a niche choice.

Namine first appeared in U.S. records in 2006, likely as a modern invented name or a borrowing from Japanese pop culture. It resembles Japanese names like Namiko (child of the waves) or Nanami (seven seas), but its exact derivation is unclear. The name has no established historical or linguistic roots in English.

Nicknames & variants

Nicknames: Nami, Mina, Nina

Sibling names for Namine

Names that share Namine's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Mira, Sora, Lena, Kaiya, Talia

Brothers: Kai, Riku, Soren, Milo, Eli

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Namine mean?
The meaning of Namine is uncertain. It may be a modern invention or derived from Japanese name elements like 'nami' (wave) or 'nana' (seven), but no definitive meaning has been established.
How popular is Namine?
Namine is very rare. As of 2025, it ranked 8,362nd in the U.S., with an estimated 1 in 133,939 girls given the name that year.
Is Namine a boy or girl name?
Namine is predominantly used as a girl's name.