Ameen
Meaningtrustworthy · Arabic
Ameen is an Arabic boy name meaning “trustworthy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationAmeen peaked in 2006, which makes it a Gen Z name. The typical Ameen you'd meet today is about 19 years old.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Ameen would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 29,940 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAmeen first shows up in US birth records in 1974, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 51 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Ameens? Head to New Jersey, where it's the #915 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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About the name Ameen
Ameen is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “trustworthy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It hit its peak in the 2000s and is climbing again now. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Arabic names
More Arabic boy names
- Boy name: Caleb · dog, faithful
- Boy name: Silas · of the forest
- Boy name: Aaron · possibly exalted
- Boy name: Amir · prince, commander
- Boy name: Xavier · new house
- Boy name: Jasper · treasurer
- Boy name: Muhammad · praised
- Boy name: Omar · flourishing, long-lived
Questions about the name Ameen
What does the name Ameen mean?
Ameen means “trustworthy” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amin (“trustworthy, faithful”), Lamine (“trustworthy”) and Mamoun (“trustworthy”).
What is the origin of the name Ameen?
Ameen is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Caleb (“dog, faithful”), Silas (“of the forest”), Aaron (“possibly exalted”) and Amir (“prince, commander”).
Is Ameen a boy or girl name?
Ameen is a boy name. In 2025, 57 US boys were named Ameen.
How popular is the name Ameen?
Ameen ranked #2,390 for US boys in 2025, given to 57 babies. Its best year was 2006, when it reached #2,176. Over the last five years it has climbed 115 places.
What names are similar to Ameen?
If you like Ameen, you might also like Amin, Lamine and Mamoun.
What should I know before naming my baby Ameen?
Ameen is an Arabic boy name meaning “trustworthy”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.