Ameen
Of Arabic origin, meaning faithful, trustworthy, or honest.
Name Census estimates that about 1,675 living Americans carry the first name Ameen. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Ameen today is around 19 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Ameen births was 2024 (61 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Ameen. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Ameen with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
1.7K
~ 1 in 204,629 Americans
Peak year
2024
61 babies that year
Average age
19
years old
2024 SSA rank
#2,304
Tracked since 1974
Census
Ameen in the 2020 Census
The 2020 Census recorded 1,644 people with the first name Ameen, which placed it at #8,740 in the published first-name tables. This is a snapshot of people who already had the name at the time of the Census.
The SSA sections elsewhere on this page answer a different question: how often parents gave the name to babies over time. The "people living today" figure on this page is different again: it is a current estimate built from SSA birth records and age-based survival rates, so the two numbers are not expected to match exactly.
2020 Census rank
#8,740
National first-name rank
People counted
1.6K
1,644 in the published race/origin table
Per 100,000
0.5
People with this name in 2020
Largest reported group
White
48.3% of people with this name
Demographics
Ancestry and ethnicity for Ameen
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ameen is White at 48.3%. The next largest groups are Black (23.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself.
The bar chart below shows how people with the first name Ameen described their own race and ethnicity on the 2020 Census form. The Census Bureau groups responses into six broad categories: White, Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino, Asian and Pacific Islander, American Indian and Alaska Native, and Two or More Races. When a category has too few respondents for a given name, the Bureau suppresses the figure to protect individual privacy, which is why some names show fewer than six slices.
Percentages are shown so the breakdown is easy to read across every published category. Because the 2020 Census first-name file also includes raw headcounts for each group, Name Census can show those alongside the percentages in the legend and hover tooltip.
Keep in mind that these are self-reported numbers. A first name does not determine a person's race or ethnicity, and the distribution you see here reflects the specific population who happened to carry the name Ameen at the time of the 2020 Census, not any inherent property of the name itself.
- White48.3% · 794
- Black or African American23.1% · 379
- Asian and Pacific Islander18.2% · 299
- Two or more races7.3% · 120
- Hispanic or Latino3.0% · 49
- American Indian and Alaska Native0.2% · 3
Popularity
Ameen: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Ameen from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 519 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Ameen remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ameen by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Ameen during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Ameens live
The SSA's state-level files cover 8 states and territories. California, Pennsylvania, New York recorded the most babies named Ameen, while Virginia, New Jersey, Michigan recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 70 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Ameen
The name Ameen originated from the Arabic language and has its roots in Islamic culture. It is derived from the Arabic word "amin," which means "trustworthy," "honest," or "faithful." The name carries a strong religious and moral connotation, reflecting the virtues of integrity and reliability.
Historically, the name Ameen can be traced back to the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE. It was often used as a term of respect and admiration for individuals who exhibited exemplary character and trustworthiness. The name is mentioned in various Islamic texts and traditions, including the Quran and Hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad).
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ameen is found in the Quran, where it is used as an attribute for the Prophet Muhammad, describing him as "Al-Amin," meaning "the trustworthy one." This title was bestowed upon him by the people of Mecca prior to his prophethood, recognizing his honesty and integrity.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Ameen. One such individual was Ameen Rihani (1876-1940), a renowned Lebanese-American writer, philosopher, and political activist who played a significant role in the Arab Renaissance movement of the early 20th century.
Another prominent figure was Ameen al-Husseini (1895-1974), a Palestinian Arab nationalist and Muslim leader who served as the Grand Mufti of Jerusalem during the British Mandate of Palestine. His influence and controversial actions had a lasting impact on the Palestinian national movement.
In the realm of literature, Ameen Rihani (1969-present), a Lebanese-American poet and writer, has made significant contributions to contemporary Arabic literature. His works explore themes of identity, belonging, and the complexities of the Arab-American experience.
Ameen Sayani (1925-2019), an Indian radio broadcaster and commentator, is widely regarded as the "Voice of Mumbai" for his iconic radio program "Binaca Geetmala," which ran for over five decades and became a cultural phenomenon in India.
Ameen Jaffer (1954-present), a Canadian businessman and philanthropist of Indian descent, has been recognized for his contributions to education and community development, particularly in East Africa and South Asia.
These examples illustrate the diverse backgrounds and accomplishments of individuals who have carried the name Ameen throughout history, reflecting the name's universal appeal and the virtues it represents.
People
Ameen + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Ameen as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Ameen: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Ameen?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1,675 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Ameen going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 204,629 US residents.
Is Ameen a common name?
We classify Ameen as "Rare". It ranks above 92.9% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 1,702 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Ameen most popular?
The single biggest year for Ameen was 2024, when 61 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Ameen is about 19 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
How common was Ameen in the 2020 Census?
The published 2020 Census first-name tables recorded 1,644 people with the name Ameen, or 0.54 per 100,000 residents. That placed it at #8,740 in the national Census ranking for first names.
Why is the Census count different from the living estimate?
Because they measure different things. The Census figure is a count of people who had the name Ameen in 2020. The living estimate aims to answer a current question instead: how many people with the name are alive today, based on SSA birth records and age-based survival rates. Since one number is a 2020 snapshot and the other is a present-day estimate, they are not expected to be identical.
What does the Census say about the gender split for Ameen?
In the 2020 Census sex table, Ameen leans strongly male. 1,616 people counted with this name were male (98.1%), compared with 32 female bearers (1.9%). The Census view is a snapshot of people living with the name in 2020, while the SSA section above tracks births across time.
What does the Census say about the background of people named Ameen?
In the 2020 Census race and Hispanic-origin table, the largest reported group for people named Ameen is White at 48.3%. The next largest groups are Black (23.1%) and Asian/Pacific Islander (18.2%). These figures describe the people who had the name in 2020, not any inherent property of the name itself. The percentages in the chart above come from self-reported race and Hispanic-origin responses in the 2020 Census.
Which group reports the name Ameen most often in the Census?
White is the largest reported group for people named Ameen in the 2020 Census, accounting for 48.3% (794 people in the published table).
Why can the Census sex total and race total differ slightly?
The Census Bureau published separate 2020 tables for sex and for race/Hispanic origin, and the released figures can differ slightly because of privacy protection in the public files. That is why this page treats the gender section and the race/origin section as two related snapshots instead of forcing them into one identical total.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only includes names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files have no Census demographic snapshot. When that happens, the SSA trend, gender history, and state sections still appear, but the 2020 Census demographic sections are omitted.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Ameen in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Ameen a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Ameen in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Ameen still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Ameen in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Ameen can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
How many people are called Ameen?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.