City
Derived from the Arabic word for 'city', it specifically refers to Al-Madinah al-Munawwarah, the second holiest city in Islam. It is the place where the Prophet Muhammad established the Muslim community after his flight from Mecca. As a name, it carries deep spiritual significance and historical weight within Islamic culture.
Less common today
Medina isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,803 in 2024.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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