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Aaminah

Girl name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aaminah: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 4 births in 2015.

Aaminah is an Arabic name meaning "safe, secure, or trustworthy," rooted in the same triliteral root as *amin* (faithful). It is best known as the name of Aaminah bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad, giving it profound significance in Islamic tradition. While the spelling Aaminah is less common in Scotland than the variant Amina, it has appeared consistently among the country's baby names since the 1970s, reflecting Scotland's diverse cultural landscape. The name shares its root with the word *amen* used in prayer across faiths, creating a gentle echo of trust and protection. For parents seeking a name with deep spiritual resonance and a melodic, feminine sound, Aaminah offers a timeless choice.

Girl 1 of 52 years

Peak year
20154 babies
Latest (2015)
#6534 babies
Total births
4since 2015
5-year trend
≈ stablevs prior 5y
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 2015 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).