Emina
A feminine name derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Shemina, meaning "the eighth".
Name Census estimates that about 732 living Americans carry the first name Emina. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Emina today is around 16 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Emina births was 2010 (37 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Emina. 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
732
~ 1 in 468,244 Americans
Peak year
2010
37 babies that year
Average age
16
years old
2024 SSA rank
#5,177
Tracked since 1991
Popularity
Emina: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Emina 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 281 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Emina remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emina 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 Emina during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Eminas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 4 states and territories. New York, California, Florida recorded the most babies named Emina, while Illinois, Florida, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 17 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Emina
The name Emina has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "amin," meaning "trustworthy" or "faithful." The name is also believed to have roots in the Persian language, where it may have been derived from the word "amineh," meaning "honest" or "truthful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emina can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "amin" is used in reference to the Prophet Muhammad, describing him as a trustworthy messenger of God.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Emina. One of the earliest known examples is Emina Kadri (1853-1924), an Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Abdulmejid I. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of women's education in the Ottoman Empire.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Emina Jahović (1973-), a Bosnian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s and is considered one of the most successful artists in the Balkans region.
In the world of literature, Emina Sandžaković (1966-) is a renowned Bosnian author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the trauma of war.
In the field of sports, Emina Bektas (1985-) is a Turkish professional basketball player who has represented her country in international competitions and played for several Turkish and European clubs.
Finally, Emina Ahmić (1989-) is a Bosnian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Universe Bosnia and Herzegovina title in 2010 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2010 competition.
While these are just a few examples, the name Emina has been carried by many other notable figures throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity across various regions and time periods.
People
Emina + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Emina as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with E
Other first names starting with E with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Emina: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Emina?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 732 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Emina 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 468,244 US residents.
Is Emina a common name?
We classify Emina as "Very Rare". It ranks above 87.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 741 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Emina most popular?
The single biggest year for Emina was 2010, when 37 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Emina is about 16 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Emina a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Emina 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.