UK girl's name
Aamena
A feminine Arabic name meaning "faithful" or "honest one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aamena is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aamena popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3318, with 7 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2005, with 10 births.
This profile covers 147 England and Wales registrations across 26 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 70% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 146 living people in the UK are called Aamena. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aamena ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 7 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2005, when 10 girls were registered as Aamena.
- • About 146 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aamena as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3318
2024
Births in 2024
7
Latest year
Peak year
2005
10 births
Estimated living
146
2026
Meaning
What does Aamena mean?
The name Aamena is of Arabic origin, derived from the word "amen," which means "truth" or "let it be so." It is a popular name among Muslims and is often given to girls as a symbol of faith and devotion.
The earliest recorded use of the name Aamena dates back to the 7th century, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the Islamic Golden Age. It is believed that the name was first given to a female companion of the Prophet, who was known for her piety and devotion to the faith.
In Islamic literature, the name Aamena is often associated with the concept of truthfulness and sincerity. It is mentioned in several verses of the Quran, where believers are encouraged to be truthful and steadfast in their faith.
One of the most famous historical figures to bear the name Aamena was Aamena bint Wahb, the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. She was born in Mecca in the late 6th century and is revered in Islamic tradition for her devotion to her son and her unwavering faith.
Another notable figure was Aamena bint Yazid, a 7th-century Muslim scholar and jurist from Medina. She was renowned for her expertise in Islamic jurisprudence and was a respected authority on hadith (the sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad).
In the 12th century, Aamena bint al-Qadi al-Baidawi was a prominent female scholar from Persia. She was known for her commentary on the Quran and her contributions to Islamic philosophy and theology.
During the Ottoman Empire, Aamena Sultan was a influential figure in the 16th century. She was the daughter of Sultan Selim I and played a significant role in the political affairs of the empire.
In more recent times, Aamena Asim (1914-2000) was a Pakistani educator and women's rights activist. She was a pioneer in promoting education for girls and worked tirelessly to empower women in her country.
The name Aamena has been a popular choice for Muslim families across the world, symbolizing their deep-rooted faith and the hope for their children to lead a life of truth and righteousness.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aamena over time
The chart below shows babies named Aamena registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aamena, the clearest high point is 2005. The latest England and Wales figure is 7 births in 2024, compared with 10 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aamena by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aamena was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #3941 | 16 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4491 | 49 | 10 |
| 2000s | #3150 | 55 | 9 |
| 1990s | #2265 | 27 | 4 |
Related
Names similar to Aamena
- Amelia 94,830
- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aamena: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aamena in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aamena was ranked #3318 for girls in England and Wales, with 7 births registered.
When was Aamena most popular?
The peak year on record was 2005, with 10 babies registered as Aamena in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aamena?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "faithful" or "honest one".
How many people are called Aamena in the UK?
A total of 147 babies have been registered as Aamena across the 26 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.