Historically, Amini Island, like the rest of Lakshadweep, has links to the Chera dynasty and later came under the rule of the Kolathiri Rajas of Kerala. The island's inhabitants are believed to have migrated from the Malabar coast. In the 16th century, the Portuguese briefly held sway before the island came under the control of the Arakkal kingdom of Kannur. Eventually, the British East India Company gained control. Amini played a role in the coir trade, a significant economic activity in Lakshadweep. The island's traditional governance system involved village elders and community leaders. Today, Amini is part of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep, governed by the Indian administration, and is striving to balance development with the preservation of its unique cultural and environmental heritage.