Medina
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Medina is an Arabic name meaning “city”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 100% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Medina
Medina is a name of Arabic origin that historically translates to 'city' or 'place of justice'. It is most notably recognized as the name of the sacred city of Al Madinah in Saudi Arabia, which holds profound significance as the final resting place of the Prophet Muhammad. The name transitioned into a personal identifier through its use as a surname and subsequently as a given name in diverse cultures. It represents a synthesis of religious, historical, and geographical identity that has persisted across centuries.
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Gender Usage of the Name Medina
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Medina is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 100% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Medina
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
Medina 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 247K births |
| United Kingdom | Common | 1 in every 75K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 42K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 447K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Medina ranked #1,744 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #2,016 in 2024 — an improvement of 272 places. Medina shows meaningful recent movement in rank, though it remains uncommon overall.
Historically, its best recorded position was #1,278 in 1952. Its lowest recorded position was #7,493 in 1986. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 148 places (from #1,892 to #1,744).
Name StyleMethodology
Medina is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 46% of available years and remains active today, averaging 44 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Medina
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- 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
Medina possesses three syllables with a medial stress, creating a balanced and formal sound. It holds an Elegant & Timeless status due to its significance as a sacred site in the Islamic world. The articulation is rhythmic and commands presence.
Middle Names For Medina
Middle names used with MedinaMethodology
Medina is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Medina Marie · Medina Nicole · Medina Amira · Medina Napier · Medina AmatullahView all 16 girl middle names.
Middle name suggestions for MedinaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Medina is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Medina Moore · Medina Mills · Medina Marsh · Medina Marks · Medina Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Medina
Sound Like Medina Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Madonna · Madina · Maudine · View all 30 names
Spelled Like Medina Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Media · Mediha
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Mary · Margaret · Michelle · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Medina Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Patricia · Rebecca · Amanda · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Medina”
Dictionary Meaning of "Medina"Methodology
A river, the Medina River, in south central Texas, which gives its name to Medina County
A surname from Spanish
A female given name transferred from the surname
Alternative Forms
Al Madinah · Madinah.
More Info
How to Spell Medina in ASL
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