Soojin is Amina’s best friend and a Korean immigrant, who shares the experience of being marginalized at their school and is contemplating changing her name as part of her American naturalization process.

Thaya Jaan is Amina’s paternal uncle from Pakistan, who initially holds orthodox views about Muslim practices and expresses disapproval of his brother’s American lifestyle choices.

Mr. Khokar is Amina’s father, a strict but loving parent concerned about upholding traditional Pakistani Muslim values while supporting his children’s interests.

Mrs. Khokar is Amina’s emotionally sensitive mother who understands the challenges her children face growing up as Pakistani-Americans and advocates for their well-being.

Mustafa is Amina’s older brother, interested in basketball and balancing his role as a devout Muslim with typical American teenage experiences.