Araminta is an uncommon female given name of uncertain origin, though it is believed to have been coined by the British poet and novelist Thomas Love Peacock for his character Araminta Wyndham in the 1817 novel "Nightmare Abbey". The name has since been used sparingly but has not gained widespread popularity. It has no known meaning or associated elements, making it purely a name of literary creation.
Araminta has seen varied popularity over time, peaking in recent years with totals of 13 (2018) and 14 (2021).