Lamine
Meaningtrustworthy · Wolof
Lamine is an African boy name meaning “trustworthy”, with Wolof roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- AnagramShuffle the letters of Lamine and you get Melina and Milena. Same letters, different names.
- Word funLamine doesn't repeat a single letter: 6 letters, all different.
- GenerationLamine is having its moment right now. Most Lamines are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
- Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Lamine would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 81,301 baby boys got the name in 2025.
- HistoryLamine first shows up in US birth records in 1980, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 45 years since.
US births per million boys, 1980–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Lamine
Lamine is a boy name of African origin meaning “trustworthy”. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the open vowel at the end makes it sound soft and warm. It has been around for generations, yet it's never been more loved than it is today. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:African names
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- Unisex name: Cairo · the victorious
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- Unisex name: Zaire · river
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- Unisex name: Amani · peace
Questions about the name Lamine
What does the name Lamine mean?
Lamine means “trustworthy” and comes from Wolof. Other boy names with a similar meaning include Amin (“trustworthy, faithful”), Ameen (“trustworthy”) and Mamoun (“trustworthy”).
What is the origin of the name Lamine?
Lamine is African in origin, and its meaning traces back to Wolof. Other African names to consider are Cairo (“the victorious”), Asa (“healer”), Zaire (“river”) and Omari (“long-lived”).
Is Lamine a boy or girl name?
Lamine is a boy name. In 2025, 21 US boys were named Lamine.
How popular is the name Lamine?
Lamine ranked #4,707 for US boys in 2025, given to 21 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now. Over the last five years it has climbed 4,032 places.
What names are similar to Lamine?
If you like Lamine, you might also like Amin, Ameen and Mamoun.
What should I know before naming my baby Lamine?
Lamine is an African boy name meaning “trustworthy”, with Wolof roots. 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 soft and friendly, it's simple to spell and say, 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.