Amin

Amin is a boy's name of Arabic origin meaning “Honest, reliable.” In 2024 it was given to 103 boys in the United States.

Amin at a glance

Gender
Boy name
Origin
Muslim & Arabic
Meaning
“Honest, reliable”

About the name Amin

Amin belongs to the Muslim & Arabic tradition. Its meaning — “Honest, reliable” — is the sense carried by its Arabic roots, and it is the meaning we verified against published sources for this page.

In the United States, Amin first appears in Social Security records in 1965. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #904 in 1977, and in 2024 103 babies received the name — 3,333 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Amin in US records

First recorded (US)
1965
Best US rank
#904 in 1977
Peak year
2022
Babies named Amin in 2024
103
Total since 1880
3,333

Amin in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#526 in 1998
Babies named Amin in 2025
31
Total since 1996
990

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Amin mean?

Amin means “Honest, reliable” in its Arabic roots. We check every meaning against published sources before it appears here.

Is Amin a boy or girl name?

Amin is a boy name. In 2024, 103 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Amin?

Amin comes from the Muslim & Arabic tradition.

How popular is the name Amin?

Amin first appears in US records in 1965. Its best-ever ranking was #904 in 1977, and 103 babies were given the name in 2024.

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