Aminah

Meaning of Aminah

This name means 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. It suggests someone who is reliable and can be counted on.

Aminah has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aminah

After ranking as high as #887 in 2017, Aminah has fallen out of the US top 1,000 as of 2025.

Notable people named Aminah

• Aminah bint Wahb
  Mother of the Prophet Muhammad
• Aminata Touré
  German politician, former Vice-Chancellor
• Aminata Sow Fall
  Senegalese novelist, literary prize winner
• Aminata Keita
  Malian filmmaker, director
• Aminata Guedon
  French Paralympic swimmer

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Questions about the name Aminah

What does the name Aminah mean?

Aminah means this name means 'trustworthy' or 'faithful'. it suggests someone who is reliable and can be counted on, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aminah a boy's or a girl's name?

Aminah is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aminah?

Aminah did not appear in the top 1,000 baby names in 2025, which makes it a genuinely uncommon pick.

When was Aminah most popular?

Aminah peaked at #887 in 2017.