Neamin
An Arabic name meaning "gentle" or "tranquil".
Name Census estimates that about 6 living Americans carry the first name Neamin. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Neamin today is around 3 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Neamin births was 2023 (6 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Neamin. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Neamin. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
6
~ 1 in 57,125,723 Americans
Peak year
2023
6 babies that year
Average age
3
years old
2023 SSA rank
#11,829
Tracked since 2023
Popularity
Neamin: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Neamin 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 Neamin during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 6 | 0 | 6 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Neamin
The name Neamin is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "na'ama," meaning "to be fortunate" or "to enjoy blessings." Its earliest recorded use dates back to the 7th century AD, during the Islamic Golden Age.
In Arabic culture, the name Neamin was often given to boys as a way of bestowing upon them the wish for a life filled with prosperity and good fortune. It was also believed to have spiritual connotations, symbolizing the idea of being blessed by divine grace.
One of the earliest notable figures to bear the name Neamin was a renowned poet and scholar who lived in the 9th century AD in present-day Iraq. His full name was Neamin ibn Shuaib al-Basri, and he was celebrated for his contributions to Arabic literature and philosophy.
Another historical figure with the name Neamin was a 12th-century Sufi mystic and poet from Persia (modern-day Iran). Known as Neamin al-Din Razi, he was admired for his spiritual writings and his efforts in promoting the teachings of Sufism throughout the region.
In the realm of Islamic scholarship, Neamin ibn Ishaq al-Andalusi was a prominent figure in the 11th century. Born in Cordoba, Spain, he was a renowned jurist and legal scholar who made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence.
During the Ottoman Empire, a notable figure named Neamin Efendi served as the Grand Vizier (chief advisor) to Sultan Mehmed IV in the late 17th century. He played a crucial role in the administration and governance of the vast Ottoman territories.
Lastly, in the 19th century, Neamin Pasha was a prominent Ottoman statesman and diplomat who served as the governor of various provinces within the empire. He was known for his diplomatic skills and his efforts in fostering good relations between the Ottoman Empire and other nations.
People
Neamin + last name combinations
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Related
Other names starting with N
Other first names starting with N with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Neamin: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Neamin?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 6 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Neamin 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 57,125,723 US residents.
Is Neamin a common name?
We classify Neamin as "Very Rare". It ranks above 22.3% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 6 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Neamin most popular?
The single biggest year for Neamin was 2023, when 6 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Neamin is about 3 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Neamin in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Neamin a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Neamin in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Neamin still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Neamin in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Neamin can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people have Neamin as a first name?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.