Girl · #8,922 in 2026

Madinah

Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, and known in pre-Islamic times as Yathrib, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history.

Current Rank
#8,922
Peak Rank
#7,636 (2023)
Total Babies
249
5-Yr Trend
+72%
1977
First Year
2024
Last Year
2023
Peak Year
#7636
Peak Rank
249
Total Count
33
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Madinah

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, and known in pre-Islamic times as Yathrib, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history.

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Origin & history
For a chronological guide, see Timeline of Medina . Medina is home to several distinguished sites and landmarks, most of which are mosques and hold historic significance. These include the three aforementioned mosques, Masjid al-Fath (also known as Masjid al-Khandaq), the Seven Mosques, the Baqi' Cemetery where the graves of many famous Islamic figures are presumed to be located; directly to the southeast of the Prophet's Mosque, the Uhud mountain , site of the eponymous Battle of Uhud and the King Fahd Glorious Qur'an Printing Complex where most modern Qur'anic Mus'hafs are printed.

The Story of Madinah

Madinah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1977, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2023, when 14 Madinahs were born — ranking #7,636 that year. As of 2026, Madinah ranks #8,922 for baby girls with 11 births, rising sharply (+72% over the past five years). In total, more than 249 Madinahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Notable people named Madinah

A small selection from Wikipedia. Tap "Read more" below to see the full list on Wikipedia.

  • Hasan ibn Ali (c. 625–670)
  • Husayn ibn Ali (626–680)
  • Ali al-Sajjad (c. 658 – c. 712)
  • Muhammad al-Baqir (c. 676 – c. 732)
  • Zayd ibn Ali (695–740)
  • Ja'far al-Sadiq (c. 702–765)
  • Malik ibn Anas (c. 711–795)
  • Musa al-Kazim (745–799)

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Names that sound like Madinah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Madinah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Madinah

What does the name Madinah mean?
Medina, officially al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, also known as al-Madinah an-Nabawiyyah and Taybah, and known in pre-Islamic times as Yathrib, is the capital and administrative centre of Medina Province in the Hejaz region of western Saudi Arabia. It is one of the oldest and most important places in Islamic history.
How popular is Madinah in 2026?
In 2026, Madinah ranks #8,922 among girls' names in the U.S., with 11 babies given the name that year.
When was Madinah most popular?
Madinah reached its peak popularity in 2023, ranking #7,636 that year with 14 babies given the name.
Is Madinah a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Madinah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Madinah?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Madinah include Emmalou, Kenlyn, Karolynn. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Madinah

Madinah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1977 and has accumulated 249 births in the dataset. Madinah's peak popularity came in 2023 when it ranked #7,636. Use the chart and map above to compare Madinah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.