The nameInaya

Inaya is an Arabic girl's name meaning "care, concern". It is popular in England and Wales.

Meaning

Inaya comes from the Arabic inaya, "care, attention, providence".

Origin

Arabic.

History

In England and Wales Inaya reached 156th place in 2024.

Inaya in other languages

Inaya transcribes the Arabic inaya, "care, concern". It is also spelled Inayah or Enaya.

Popularity of the name Inaya

Inaya in the United States

759thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2023peak year (382 births)
3,102babies named Inaya in the United States since 1880
0191382 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Inaya was most popular in the United States in the 2020s, with 1,425 births over the decade, 46% of all recorded babies named Inaya. Its rise began around 2002, and it peaked in 2023. Half of all babies named Inaya in the United States were born before 2019, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 285 births a year on average, against 131 in the five years before.

Inaya in the United Kingdom

184thmost popular girls' name in the United Kingdom in 2025
2024peak year (331 births)
3,421babies named Inaya in the United Kingdom since 1997
0166331 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in the United Kingdom. Source: ONS, NRS and NISRA (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland), names given at least 3 times a year.

Inaya was most popular in the United Kingdom in the 2020s, with 1,503 births over the decade, 44% of all recorded babies named Inaya. Its rise began around 2005, and it peaked in 2024. Half of all babies named Inaya in the United Kingdom were born before 2018, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 270 births a year on average, against 138 in the five years before.

Inaya in France

13thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (2,010 births)
28,750babies named Inaya in France since 1900
01,0052,010 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Inaya in Belgium

26thmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2024peak year (266 births)
3,211babies named Inaya in Belgium since 1995
0133266 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Inaya in Switzerland

42ndmost popular girls' name in Switzerland in 2025
2025peak year (141 births)
887babies named Inaya in Switzerland since 2000
071141 200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Switzerland. Source: Swiss Federal Statistical Office (FSO).

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Inaya

Names from the same generation as Inaya, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Inaya mean?

Inaya comes from the Arabic inaya, "care, attention, providence".

What is the origin of the name Inaya?

Arabic.

Is Inaya a girl's or a boy's name?

Inaya is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Inaya?

In 2024, Inaya was the 759th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 370 births.

What are the variants of the name Inaya?

Variants and related names of Inaya include Inayah.

What are good sibling names for Inaya?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Akari, Cleo, Nellie and Alya for a sister, Emir, Zayd, Musa and Teo for a brother.