How old is someone named Aminah?
The average Aminah is 16 years old.
Half of all living Aminahs are between 7 and 23.
When was Aminah popular?
Most of the Aminahs in the country were born in the last 15 years. The name peaked in 2017 and is still near the top.
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| Born in | Babies born | Alive today |
|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 24 | under 100 |
| 1970s | 200 | 190 |
| 1980s | 282 | 270 |
| 1990s | 588 | 580 |
| 2000s | 983 | 970 |
| 2010s | 2,109 | 2,100 |
| 2020s | 1,350 | 1,300 |
How many Aminahs are still alive?
About 5,500 Aminahs are alive in the US today. That's 99% of the roughly 5,500 babies named Aminah since 1965.
Nearly every Aminah ever born is still alive, because almost all of them are young.
What generation is the name Aminah?
More than half of living Aminahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
- Gen X 4%
- Millennial 11%
- Gen Z 29%
- Gen Alpha 56%
Is Aminah an old name?
No. Aminah is one of the youngest names around: younger than 80 in 100 names on AgeByName.
Looking ahead: if babies keep getting the name at today's pace, the typical Aminah will be 29 in 2056, so the name is aging slowly.
Is Aminah a boy or girl name?
Almost entirely girls: over 99.9% of living Aminahs are women.
Names the same age as Aminah
NAME TWIN
Aminah's name twin is Quinn. Of all 3,713 names on AgeByName, Quinn's age curve is the closest match to Aminah's: 91% alike.
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Questions about the name Aminah
How old is the average Aminah?
The average Aminah in the US is 16 years old. The median is 12, so half are older and half younger.
How many people are named Aminah?
About 5,500 Aminahs are alive in the US today, out of roughly 5,500 babies given the name since 1965.
When was the name Aminah most popular?
In 2017, when about 310 baby girls were named Aminah.
Is Aminah a Gen Alpha name?
Yes. About 56% of living Aminahs are in Gen Alpha, born in 2013 or later.
Estimates from Social Security Administration baby-name records (births 1880–2025) and SSA cohort life tables (2026 Trustees Report). Updated each spring. How we calculate this