Total births
996
Girls' name · since 1975
Ameenah
Since 1975, U.S. Social Security records show 996 babies named Ameenah, peaking in 2016. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #5491
- among girls today
- 996
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
996 babies have been named Ameenah since 1975, making it today's #5491 girls' name.
Ameenah has 996 recorded births among girls since 1975, per the U.S. Social Security Administration, ranked #5491 as of the latest data, more common than 69% of girls, busiest in the 2010s -- see the year-by-year trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution below, all drawn directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1975 to 2025.
- #5491 among girls today
- 996 born since 1975
- 2010s peak decade
- 69% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Ameenah is currently the #5491 girls' name in America, more common than 69% of girls - 996 born since 1975, peaking in the 2010s.
- #5491
- among girls today
- 996
- born since 1975
- 2010s
- peak decade
- 69%
- more common than other girls
Ameenah vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#5491
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 69% of names given to girls today.
2010s
Peak decade
35% of everyone ever named Ameenah was born in this single decade.
2016
Single peak year
43 babies were named Ameenah in 2016 - its busiest year on record.
How Ameenah compares
996 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ameenah's all-time total is 161% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ameenah | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 996 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 43 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ameenah's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ameenah's SSA record in two at 2001 and the more recent half accounts for 65% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 35%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1984, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 2016 peak of 43, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ameenah at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2016
Current rank
#5,491
Active since
1975
Ameenah popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1975–2025
- Peak year (2016)
- 43
- Annual births at peak, across 51 years of records
Ameenah by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2010s was Ameenah's strongest decade.
345 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 35% of all-time use.
Ameenah births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1970s 77
1970s
77 births
- 1980s 109
1980s
109 births
- 1990s
1990s
143 births
- 2000s
2000s
191 births
- 2010s
2010s
345 births
- 2020s 131
2020s
131 births
What this shows Peak: 2010s at 345 births (35% of all-time use).
How Ameenah compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ameenah's total volume
Ameenah vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ameenah by state
Where Ameenah concentrates geographically, total births since 1975
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Pennsylvania | | 43 | 4.3% |
| #2 | California | | 17 | 1.7% |
| #3 | New Jersey | | 10 | 1.0% |
| #4 | New York | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #5 | Illinois | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #6 | Texas | | 5 | 0.5% |
Pennsylvania share of Ameenah's total US births 4.3%
Even split
43 of 996 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 6 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ameenah? ▼
996 babies have been named Ameenah since 1975. It currently ranks #5491 among girls. The peak year was 2016 with 43 births.
When was Ameenah most popular? ▼
Ameenah was most popular in the 2010s decade with 345 total births. The single peak year was 2016.
Where is Ameenah most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ameenah are Pennsylvania (43 births), California (17 births), New Jersey (10 births).
How long has the name Ameenah been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Ameenah since 1975 -- 51 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Ameenah? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Amelia, America, Amelie, Amethyst, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ameenah's data
- Ameenah's usage has stayed within range of its 2010s decade-level peak (345 total births) through the 2020s (131) -- a comparatively stable name, not a fading trend.
- Pennsylvania records the most Ameenahs (43 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. Pennsylvania names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ameenah
Nearby Names Like Ameenah
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ameenah
Amelia Girl
#3 281,130 births
America Girl
#1823 13,522 births
Amelie Girl
#710 9,654 births
Amethyst Girl
#1311 4,560 births
Ameera Girl
#1299 3,447 births
Compare Ameenah side by side: Ameenah vs Amelia Ameenah vs America Ameenah vs Amelie
Related Names
Names with a similar popularity rank to Ameenah
Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1975–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ameenah: #5491 Girls' Name - 996 Births, Peak 2016." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ameenah. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ameenah draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.