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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Trustworthy, faithful
- Origin
- West African (Mande languages, from Arabic Amina)
- Gender
- Primarily used for girls
- Pronunciation
- ah-mee-NAH-tah
Aminata (ah-mee-NAH-tah) is a West African name from the Mande languages, drawn from the Arabic Amina. It means "trustworthy, faithful," a pair of qualities many parents would be glad to see in a daughter's name. Its four syllables have an easy, rolling rhythm that's simple to say once you've heard it.
Meaning & Origin of Aminata
Meaning: Trustworthy, faithful.
Origin: West African (Mande languages, from Arabic Amina).
How to Pronounce Aminata
ah-mee-NAH-tahIPA /ˌæmiːˈnɑːtə/
Popularity of Aminata
Aminata peaked at #1996 in U.S. Social Security records in 2015, with 99 babies given the name that year. By 2024 it had slipped to #2298, with 80 babies, so it remains a rarely heard name that you're unlikely to meet twice in one classroom.
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FAQ
What does the name Aminata mean?
Trustworthy, faithful.
How do you pronounce Aminata?
Aminata is pronounced ah-mee-NAH-tah (IPA: /ˌæmiːˈnɑːtə/).
Is Aminata a popular name right now?
Aminata peaked at #1996 in 2015 and is ranked #2298 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1974–2024.)
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