Amina
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful, honest
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Canada: #728
Total births: 992
History: Amina has risen in Canada through its Somali, Arabic, and South Asian Muslim communities. The Prophet Muhammad's mother's name carries the highest Islamic respect. Canada's welcoming immigration policy brings names like Amina into the mainstream.
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| Current rank (2024) | #309 |
| Babies named Amina in 2024 | 41 |
| Total recorded in Canada | 992 |
| Peak year | 2015 (42 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #269 |
| Years in records | 1976–2024 (38 years of data) |
| Change over last 5 years | ↓ 8 spots |
Frequently asked about Amina
What does the name Amina mean?
Amina means “Trustworthy, faithful, honest” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Amina?
Amina has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Trustworthy, faithful, honest”.
How popular is Amina in Canada?
Amina ranked #309 in Canada in 2024 — given to 41 babies that year.
When was Amina most popular?
Amina peaked in 2015 with 42 babies registered that year in Canada.
Is Amina a boy or girl name?
Amina is predominantly a girls' name in Canada — over 90% of Aminas in registered births are female.
How long has Amina been recorded in Canada?
Amina appears in birth records in Canada across 38 years — from 1976 through 2024.