UK boy's name
Alamin
The illuminator, the enlightened one, or the guided one from Arabic origin.
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.
Alamin is a boy's name in the UK records. People looking for Alamin popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5119, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1996, with 9 births.
This profile covers 37 England and Wales registrations across 9 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 37 living people in the UK are called Alamin. 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
- • Alamin ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1996, when 9 boys were registered as Alamin.
- • About 37 living people in the UK are estimated to have Alamin as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5119
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
1996
9 births
Estimated living
37
2026
Meaning
What does Alamin mean?
The name Alamin has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "al-amin," which means "the trustworthy one" or "the faithful one." This name is deeply rooted in the Islamic tradition and has been used for centuries.
Alamin is believed to have been one of the titles given to the Prophet Muhammad, who is regarded as the last messenger of God in Islam. The Quran, the holy book of Islam, mentions the word "al-amin" in reference to the Prophet's character, describing him as trustworthy and honest.
The earliest recorded use of the name Alamin can be traced back to the 7th century AD, during the time of the Prophet Muhammad and the early Islamic era. It was a common name given to male children in the Arabian Peninsula and surrounding regions.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Alamin. One of the most famous was Al-Amin ibn Muhammad (786-813 AD), the sixth Abbasid caliph who ruled from Baghdad. He is known for his contributions to the advancement of culture and arts during his reign.
Another prominent figure was Al-Amin al-Hafiz (1139-1200 AD), a renowned Islamic scholar and historian from Damascus. He authored several works on Islamic jurisprudence and history, including a biography of the Prophet Muhammad.
In the 13th century, Alamin al-Din Suhrawardi (1145-1234 AD) was a Persian Sufi mystic and philosopher who established the Suhrawardiyya order of Sufism. His teachings and writings had a significant influence on the development of Islamic mysticism.
During the Ottoman Empire, Alamin Bey (1585-1635 AD) was a notable military commander and statesman who served as the governor of several provinces and played a crucial role in the expansion of the empire.
More recently, Alamin Mazrui (1933-2014 AD) was a Kenyan writer, academic, and political scientist who made significant contributions to the field of African studies and postcolonial theory.
While the name Alamin has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic tradition, it has been adopted and used across various cultures and regions throughout history, reflecting its enduring significance and appeal.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Alamin over time
The chart below shows babies named Alamin 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 Alamin, the clearest high point is 1996. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Alamin by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Alamin 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 | #4864 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4747 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000s | #3592 | 19 | 5 |
| 1990s | #1337 | 9 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Alamin
- Alfie 86,546
- Alexander 85,525
- Adam 71,855
- Archie 59,965
- Arthur 43,586
- Aaron 36,366
- Alex 32,729
- Andrew 20,169
- Arlo 19,061
- Aidan 16,776
- Albie 16,017
- Albert 15,809
FAQ
Alamin: questions and answers
How popular is the name Alamin in the UK right now?
In 2024, Alamin was ranked #5119 for boys in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Alamin most popular?
The peak year on record was 1996, with 9 babies registered as Alamin in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Alamin?
The illuminator, the enlightened one, or the guided one from Arabic origin.
How many people are called Alamin in the UK?
A total of 37 babies have been registered as Alamin across the 9 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.