Aminata
Every Aminata since 1974 — 2,314 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aminata
Aminata is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #2,441 in 2025 with 73 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1974, 2,314 American babies have been named Aminata. Its peak came in 2015, when 99 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aminata stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aminata year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 73 | #2,441 |
| 2024 | 80 | #2,307 |
| 2023 | 68 | #2,589 |
| 2022 | 81 | #2,298 |
| 2021 | 66 | #2,609 |
| 2020 | 67 | #2,551 |
| 2019 | 95 | #2,012 |
| 2018 | 68 | #2,563 |
| 2017 | 79 | #2,321 |
| 2016 | 83 | #2,288 |
| 2015 | 99 | #1,996 |
| 2014 | 77 | #2,374 |
| 2013 | 85 | #2,188 |
| 2012 | 68 | #2,634 |
| 2011 | 76 | #2,418 |
| 2010 | 71 | #2,563 |
| 2009 | 80 | #2,399 |
| 2008 | 87 | #2,253 |
| 2007 | 67 | #2,713 |
| 2006 | 77 | #2,420 |
| 2005 | 77 | #2,317 |
| 2004 | 55 | #2,890 |
| 2003 | 74 | #2,282 |
| 2002 | 76 | #2,179 |
| 2001 | 55 | #2,703 |
| 2000 | 67 | #2,308 |
| 1995 | 30 | #3,587 |
| 1990 | 12 | #6,888 |
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Famous people named Aminata
- Aminata Sow Fall Writer · b. 1941
- Aminata Touré Politician · b. 1962
- Aminata Savadogo Singer · b. 1993
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aminata in 2025?
Aminata ranked #2,441 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 73 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aminata?
2,314 babies have been named Aminata in the United States since 1974, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aminata most popular?
Aminata peaked in 2015, when 99 newborns received the name.
Is Aminata a boy or girl name?
Aminata is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aminata rising or falling?
Aminata has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Aminata?
Well-known people named Aminata include Aminata Sow Fall (writer), Aminata Touré (politician), Aminata Savadogo (singer).