UK surname

Amina

An Arabic transliteration meaning "trustworthy" or "safe".

The strongest historical links point to No data. In the modern distribution records, the strongest local clusters include Lewisham, Liverpool and Sheffield.

Across the surname records, the highest recorded count for Amina is 115 in 2008. Compared with 1881, the name has changed.

1881 census count

Modern count

2016, ranked #33,171

Peak year

2008

115 bearers

Map years

2006 to 2006

Key insights

• The latest modern count shown here is 78 in 2016, ranked #33,171.
• The contemporary neighbourhood profile most associated with the surname is Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students.

Map

Amina surname distribution map

The map shows where the Amina surname is concentrated in each census or modern distribution year. Darker areas mean a stronger local concentration.

Distribution map

Amina surname density by area, 2006 modern.

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Timeline

Amina over time

The table below tracks recorded surname counts and rank from the 19th-century census years through the modern adult-register period.

Year	Period	Count	Rank
1997	modern	59	#31,734
1998	modern	55	#32,399
1999	modern	58	#32,268
2000	modern	56	#32,514
2001	modern	56	#32,379
2002	modern	65	#31,903
2003	modern	71	#31,393
2004	modern	87	#29,897
2005	modern	103	#27,531
2006	modern	104	#27,646
2007	modern	110	#27,087
2008	modern	115	#26,635
2009	modern	114	#27,363
2010	modern	105	#29,453
2011	modern	101	#29,938
2012	modern	99	#30,442
2013	modern	101	#30,591
2014	modern	91	#32,219
2015	modern	81	#32,975
2016	modern	78	#33,171

Geography

Where Aminas are most common

Historical parish links are strongest around No data. These are the places where the surname stands out most clearly in the older records.

The modern local-area list points to Lewisham, Liverpool, Sheffield, Brent and Bury. Treat these as concentration signals, not proof that every family line began there.

Some modern areas include a three-digit suffix, such as Leeds 110. The suffix is a small-area code, so it stays in the table while the prose uses the plain place name.

Top historical parishes

Rank	Parish	Area
1	No data	No data

Top modern areas

Rank	Area	District
1	Lewisham 002	Lewisham
2	Liverpool 039	Liverpool
3	Sheffield 074	Sheffield
4	Brent 025	Brent
5	Bury 008	Bury

Forenames

First names often paired with Amina

These lists show first names that appear often with the Amina surname in historical and recent records.

Historical female names

No Forenames Found

Historical male names

No Forenames Found

Recent female names

Bibi Begum Hanaa Sandra Noor Sarah Amina Josephine Sarwat Farah

Recent male names

Ali Mohamed Ahmed Hussain Said Abdi Hassan Aden Saeed Mustafa

Modern profile

Neighbourhood profile for Amina

Modern surname records can be compared with neighbourhood classifications. For Amina, this points to the kinds of places where the surname is most concentrated today.

These neighbourhood labels describe areas, not individual people. They are useful because surnames often cluster through family history, migration, housing patterns and local work. A surname can be strongest in one type of neighbourhood even when people with that name live across the country.

The UK classification gives the national picture. The London classification is more specific to the capital, where housing, age profile, tenure and population mix can look quite different from the rest of the UK.

UK neighbourhood type

UK Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities

Group

Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students

Nationally, the Amina surname is most associated with neighbourhoods classed as Challenged Multicultural Communities and Students, within Low-Skilled Migrant and Student Communities. This does not mean every Amina household fits that profile, but it gives a useful signal about where the modern surname distribution is strongest.

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Group profile

Married couples with dependent children are common in this Group, with many parents born in Africa or the EU. The representation of residents amongst different ethnic minority groups is high, particularly for individuals of Pakistani ethnic group. For many residents, English is not their main language, and affiliation to Christian religions is less common. Privately rented terrace properties predominate and levels of overcrowding are high. Part time work is common, with many employed in elementary occupations and sales and customer services. There are also many students living within these areas, and overall unemployment levels are high.

Wider pattern

Young adults, many of whom are students, predominate in these high-density and overcrowded neighbourhoods of rented terrace houses or flats. Most ethnic minorities are present in these communities, as are people born in European countries that are not part of the EU. Students aside, low skilled occupations predominate, and unemployment rates are above average. Overall, the mix of students and more sedentary households means that neighbourhood average numbers of children are not very high. The Mixed or Multiple ethnic group composition of neighbourhoods is often associated with low rates of affiliation to Christian religions. This Supergroup predominates in non-central urban locations the UK, particularly within England in the Midlands and the outskirts of west, south and north-east London.

London neighbourhood type

London Output Area Classification

Supergroup

Social Rented Sector Families with Children

Group

Social Rented Sector Pockets

Within London, Amina is most associated with areas classed as Social Rented Sector Pockets, part of Social Rented Sector Families with Children. This gives the surname a London-specific profile rather than forcing the capital into the same pattern as the rest of the country.

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Group profile

Found in pockets across London, residents are less likely to live in private sector rentals and fewer adults are students. Fewer individuals work in transport and communications occupations relative to the Supergroup average. More individuals identify as Black and were born in Africa.

Wider London pattern

Residents of these neighbourhoods include sizable numbers identifying with ethnicities originating outside Europe, particularly in Africa or Bangladesh. The proportion of residents identifying as White, Indian or Pakistani is well below the London average. Neighbourhood age profiles are skewed towards younger adults, and above average numbers of families have children. Rates of use of English at home are below average. Marriage rates are low, and levels of separation or divorce are above average. Housing is predominantly in flats, and renting in the social rented sector the norm - few residents are owner occupiers. Housing is often overcrowded, and neighbourhoods are amongst the most densely populated in London. Disability rates are above average, although levels of unpaid care provision are about average. Employment is in caring, leisure, other service occupations, sales and customer service, or process, plant, and machine operation. Part time working and full-time student study are common. Levels of unemployment are slightly above average. Most residents have only Level 1 or 2 educational qualifications or have completed apprenticeships.

Healthy neighbourhoods

Access to healthy assets and hazards

Amina is most concentrated in decile 10 for access to healthy assets and hazards. This places the surname towards the healthier end of the index.

Lower deciles point towards weaker access to healthy assets or stronger exposure to local hazards. Higher deciles point towards stronger access and fewer hazards.

Lower access Higher access

Neighbourhood deprivation

Index of Multiple Deprivation

Amina falls in decile 1 for neighbourhood deprivation. This puts the surname towards the more deprived end of the index.

Decile 1 represents the more deprived end of the scale. Decile 10 represents the less deprived end.

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Broadband speed

Fixed broadband download speed

The modern neighbourhood pattern for Amina is most associated with a typical fixed broadband download band of 40-50 mbit/s.

The scale below places that band in context, from slower local download bands through to faster ones.

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Area snapshot

Ethnic group estimate

Most common ethnic group estimate: Other Ethnic Group

This describes the area pattern most associated with Amina, not the ethnicity of every person with the surname.

Origin

Meaning and origin of Amina

The surname Amina has its origins in the Arabic language and is predominantly found in North African and Middle Eastern countries. It is derived from the Arabic word "amin," which means "trustworthy" or "faithful." The name can be traced back to the 7th century, during the early days of Islamic history.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the surname Amina can be found in ancient manuscripts from the Abbasid Caliphate, which ruled over vast territories in the Middle East and North Africa from the 8th to the 13th century. These manuscripts often mentioned individuals with the surname Amina, indicating their association with positions of trust or responsibility within the caliphate's administrative and religious institutions.

In the 10th century, the name Amina gained prominence in the city of Cordoba, which was then part of the Umayyad Caliphate in present-day Spain. During this period, a notable scholar and mathematician named Al-Amina ibn Ibrahim al-Qurtubi was born in Cordoba and made significant contributions to the fields of astronomy and mathematics.

The surname Amina has also been associated with various place names and locations throughout the Middle East and North Africa. For example, the town of Amina in modern-day Tunisia was named after a local family with the surname Amina, who were influential landowners in the region during the 11th century.

Several notable individuals have carried the surname Amina throughout history. One such figure was Amina bint Wahb, who lived in the 6th century and was the mother of the Prophet Muhammad. She played a crucial role in the early years of Islam and is revered by Muslims worldwide.

Another prominent bearer of the surname was Amina al-Jahdari, a 12th-century poet and scholar from present-day Morocco. Her poetry and literary works were highly acclaimed during her lifetime, and she was known for her mastery of the Arabic language.

In the 15th century, Amina al-Qadiri was a renowned Sufi scholar and mystic from present-day Iraq. She was widely respected for her teachings and spiritual guidance, and her writings on Sufism had a significant impact on the Islamic mystical tradition.

The surname Amina has also been associated with various military leaders and rulers throughout history. One such figure was Amina of Zazzau, a 16th-century queen and warrior from present-day Nigeria, who led her army to numerous victories and expanded the territory of the Zazzau Kingdom.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

FAQ

Amina surname: questions and answers

How common is the Amina surname today?

The latest modern count shown here is 78 in 2016. That gives Amina a modern rank of #33,171.

What does the Amina surname mean?