UK girl's name
Emina
A feminine name derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Shemina, meaning "the eighth".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Emina is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Emina popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3598, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 6 births.
This profile covers 63 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 63 living people in the UK are called Emina. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Emina ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 6 girls were registered as Emina.
- • About 63 living people in the UK are estimated to have Emina as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3598
2023
Births in 2023
6
Latest year
Peak year
2010
6 births
Estimated living
63
2026
Meaning
What does Emina mean?
The name Emina has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "amin," meaning "trustworthy" or "faithful." The name is also believed to have roots in the Persian language, where it may have been derived from the word "amineh," meaning "honest" or "truthful."
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Emina can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam. In the Quran, the word "amin" is used in reference to the Prophet Muhammad, describing him as a trustworthy messenger of God.
Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Emina. One of the earliest known examples is Emina Kadri (1853-1924), an Ottoman princess and daughter of Sultan Abdulmejid I. She was known for her philanthropic efforts and her support of women's education in the Ottoman Empire.
Another prominent bearer of the name was Emina Jahović (1973-), a Bosnian singer and songwriter who rose to fame in the late 1990s and is considered one of the most successful artists in the Balkans region.
In the world of literature, Emina Sandžaković (1966-) is a renowned Bosnian author and poet, known for her works exploring themes of identity, displacement, and the trauma of war.
In the field of sports, Emina Bektas (1985-) is a Turkish professional basketball player who has represented her country in international competitions and played for several Turkish and European clubs.
Finally, Emina Ahmić (1989-) is a Bosnian model and beauty pageant titleholder who won the Miss Universe Bosnia and Herzegovina title in 2010 and represented her country at the Miss Universe 2010 competition.
While these are just a few examples, the name Emina has been carried by many other notable figures throughout history, reflecting its rich cultural heritage and enduring popularity across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Emina over time
The chart below shows babies named Emina registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Emina, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2023, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Emina by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Emina 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 | #4590 | 9 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4450 | 24 | 5 |
| 2000s | #4543 | 21 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3848 | 9 | 3 |
Related
Names similar to Emina
- Emily 121,621
- Ella 69,101
- Ellie 63,522
- Evie 52,944
- Emma 50,755
- Eleanor 40,576
- Elizabeth 39,225
- Erin 34,816
- Eva 29,738
- Evelyn 26,911
- Elsie 23,671
- Emilia 22,167
FAQ
Emina: questions and answers
How popular is the name Emina in the UK right now?
In 2023, Emina was ranked #3598 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Emina most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 6 babies registered as Emina in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Emina?
A feminine name derived from the Biblical Hebrew name Shemina, meaning "the eighth".
How many people are called Emina in the UK?
A total of 63 babies have been registered as Emina across the 16 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.