Ameenah
Every Ameenah since 1975 — 996 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ameenah
Ameenah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #7,916 in 2025 with 13 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1975, 996 American babies have been named Ameenah. Its peak came in 2016, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ameenah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ameenah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 13 | #7,916 |
| 2024 | 23 | #5,460 |
| 2023 | 23 | #5,400 |
| 2022 | 27 | #4,916 |
| 2021 | 20 | #5,970 |
| 2020 | 25 | #5,019 |
| 2019 | 41 | #3,673 |
| 2018 | 38 | #3,854 |
| 2017 | 37 | #4,002 |
| 2016 | 43 | #3,592 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,406 |
| 2014 | 38 | #3,929 |
| 2013 | 28 | #4,900 |
| 2012 | 25 | #5,406 |
| 2011 | 36 | #4,076 |
| 2010 | 27 | #5,113 |
| 2009 | 30 | #4,809 |
| 2008 | 24 | #5,763 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,118 |
| 2006 | 14 | #8,274 |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,842 |
| 2004 | 20 | #5,986 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,911 |
| 2002 | 16 | #6,715 |
| 2001 | 13 | #7,759 |
| 2000 | 19 | #5,715 |
| 1995 | 17 | #5,455 |
| 1990 | 11 | #7,326 |
| 1985 | — | — |
| 1980 | 17 | #4,331 |
| 1975 | 10 | #5,535 |
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Famous people named Ameenah
- Ameenah Gurib Politician · b. 1959
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ameenah in 2025?
Ameenah ranked #7,916 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 13 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ameenah?
996 babies have been named Ameenah in the United States since 1975, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ameenah most popular?
Ameenah peaked in 2016, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Ameenah a boy or girl name?
Ameenah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ameenah rising or falling?
Ameenah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ameenah?
Well-known people named Ameenah include Ameenah Gurib (politician).