Aaminah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "secure", "trustworthy", or "honest".
Name Census estimates that about 511 living Americans carry the first name Aaminah. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aaminah today is around 14 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aaminah births was 2015 (42 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aaminah. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
511
~ 1 in 670,752 Americans
Peak year
2015
42 babies that year
Average age
14
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,283
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Aaminah: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aaminah from the 1990s through to the 2020s, spanning 4 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 264 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Aaminah remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaminah by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aaminah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aaminahs live
Origin
Meaning and history of Aaminah
The name Aaminah is rooted in Arabic culture and language. It is derived from the Arabic word "aman," which means "safety," "security," or "peace." This name has been in use for centuries, reflecting the cultural and religious values of the Arabic-speaking world.
One of the earliest references to the name Aaminah can be found in the Islamic tradition. According to Islamic teachings, Aaminah was the name of the mother of Prophet Muhammad, who was born in 570 CE in Mecca, Arabia. Her full name was Aaminah bint Wahb, and she played a crucial role in shaping the early life of the Prophet.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Aaminah. One of the most prominent was Aaminah Ismail (1878-1924), a Sudanese educator and pioneering feminist who fought for women's rights and access to education in Sudan. She established the first girls' school in the country and played a pivotal role in the development of modern Sudanese society.
Another notable Aaminah was Aaminah Hukana (1907-1992), a Ugandan educator and activist. She was one of the first African women to receive a teaching certificate and later became a prominent figure in the struggle for Ugandan independence from British colonial rule.
In the realm of literature, Aaminah Qadri (1937-2017) was a renowned Pakistani poet and writer. She wrote extensively on themes of love, spirituality, and social issues, earning numerous accolades and awards for her literary contributions.
Aaminah Haque (1937-2018) was a Bangladeshi painter and artist who gained international recognition for her vibrant and expressive works. Her art often reflected the cultural heritage and social issues of Bangladesh, and she played a significant role in promoting Bangladeshi art on the global stage.
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals who have borne the name Aaminah throughout history, each leaving a lasting impact in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of human civilization.
People
Aaminah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aaminah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aaminah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aaminah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 511 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aaminah going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 670,752 US residents.
Is Aaminah a common name?
We classify Aaminah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 84.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 517 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aaminah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aaminah was 2015, when 42 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aaminah is about 14 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aaminah a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aaminah in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.