girl's name
Aaminah
AH-mee-nuh
- Origin Arabic
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 3,006
England and Wales
#599
2025 births
Aaminah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 15 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Aaminah is a name of Arabic origin.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2013, when 136 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 8,107 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 1996.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 1.
Aaminah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 1990s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 100 |
| 2000s | 660 |
| 2010s | 1,139 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 421 |
How Popular Is Aaminah?
In 2025, Aaminah was given to 65 babies in England and Wales, ranking #599 that year. It is a rare choice.
Where Aaminah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Aaminah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Aaminah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Aaminah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Aaminah
- Pronunciation AH-mee-nuh
Sibling Names for Aaminah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Aaminah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Aaminah
How popular is the name Aaminah?
In 2025, Aaminah was given to 65 babies in England and Wales, ranking #599 that year. It is a rare choice.
Is Aaminah a girl's or a boy's name?
Aaminah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Aaminah?
Aaminah has 3 syllables.
When was Aaminah most popular?
Aaminah peaked in 2013, when 136 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Aaminah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Aaminah currently ranks #599 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.