Amin
Meaningtrustworthy, faithful · Arabic
Amin is an Arabic boy name meaning “trustworthy, faithful”. 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.
Did you know?
- AnagramShuffle the letters of Amin and you get Mina, Naim and Nami. Same letters, different names.
- GenerationAmin peaked in 1977, which makes it a Gen X name. The typical Amin you'd meet today is about 48 years old. Now it's back in style, so there's a whole new generation of baby Amins too.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Amin would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 16,103 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryAmin first shows up in US birth records in 1965, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 60 years since.
- Where it's lovedWant to meet a lot of Amins? Head to Minnesota, where it's the #586 boy name, its best showing of any state.
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Amin
Amin is a boy name of Arabic origin meaning “trustworthy, faithful”. 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 1970s 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 Amin
What does the name Amin mean?
Amin means “trustworthy, faithful” and comes from Arabic. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Ameen (“trustworthy”), Lamine (“trustworthy”) and Mamoun (“trustworthy”).
What is the origin of the name Amin?
Amin 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 Amin a boy or girl name?
Amin is a boy name. In 2025, 106 US boys were named Amin.
How popular is the name Amin?
Amin ranked #1,602 for US boys in 2025, given to 106 babies. Its best year was 1977, when it reached #904. Over the last five years it has climbed 186 places.
What names are similar to Amin?
If you like Amin, you might also like Ameen, Lamine and Mamoun.
What should I know before naming my baby Amin?
Amin is an Arabic boy name meaning “trustworthy, faithful”. 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.