Madina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Madina is an Arabic name meaning “city”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.88% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Madina
Madina is a name of Arabic origin that denotes a city or a metropolitan center. The word derives from the root d-y-n, conveying the concept of judgment or a place governed by laws. In historical significance, the name is inextricably linked to the city of Medina, recognized as the site of the Prophet's Mosque and the central location for early Islamic governance. Its usage as a personal name pays homage to this historically pivotal urban center.
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Gender Usage of the Name Madina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Madina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.88% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Madina
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Madina is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its overall popularity is supported by stronger usage in Canada across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Uncommon | 1 in every 105K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 63K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 19K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 572K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Madina ranked #1,397 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #1,703 in 2024 — an improvement of 306 places. Madina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,397 in 2025. Its lowest recorded position was #8,477 in 1990. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 242 places (from #1,639 to #1,397).
Characteristics of the Name Madina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- Namedary
- Syllables
- 3 syllables — Three-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- M — Girl Names Starting with M
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Madina follows a three-syllable flow that centers on a prominent, melodious vowel sequence. Its status as the name of a holy city in Islam establishes a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Madina
Middle names used with MadinaMethodology
Madina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Madina Yvette · Madina Letrice · Madina Lynee · Madina Ruqayyah
Middle name suggestions for MadinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Madina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Madina Moore · Madina Mills · Madina Marsh · Madina Marks · Madina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Madina
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Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Madonna · Medina · Maudine · View all 30 names
Spelled Like Madina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Madia · Madiha
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Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
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Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
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Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Madina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Madina"Methodology
a female given name
Medina (a city in Saudi Arabia)
Alternative Forms
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How to Spell Madina in ASL
- M
- a
- d
- i
- n
- a
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