The nameIness
Iness is a form of Inès, mostly given in France in the 2000s and 2010s.
- Girl's name
- Greek
Meaning
Like Inès, it is a Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek hagnos, "pure".
Origin
Greek, through the Spanish Inés.
History
First found in the early 1980s, Iness peaked in the early 2010s, helped by the fashion for Inès. It is rare today.
Popularity of the name Iness
Iness in France
Iness was most popular in France in the 2000s, with 860 births over the decade, 48% of all recorded babies named Iness. Its rise began around 1996, and it peaked in 2011. Half of all babies named Iness in France were born before 2008, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 11 births a year on average, against 42 in the five years before.
Variants and related names
Iness in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Iness mean?
Like Inès, it is a Spanish form of Agnes, from the Greek hagnos, "pure".
What is the origin of the name Iness?
Greek, through the Spanish Inés.
Is Iness a girl's or a boy's name?
Iness is a girl's name.
What are the variants of the name Iness?
Variants and related names of Iness include Agnes.