Inaya
Inaya first appears in US records in 0. It peaked in 2023, when 382 girls were given the name.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Inaya popular?
Rising Inaya has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 1,776 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 1,122 | |
| 2000s | 506 | |
| 1990s | 49 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Inaya mean?
Inaya (عناية, 'inaya) comes from the Arabic root '-n-y and means 'care, concern, solicitude', often with the devotional sense of God's care and protection. Inaya is the more common spelling in Arabic script; Anaya is the same word in a different transliteration.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Inaya mean?
Inaya means Care, protection. Inaya (عناية, 'inaya) comes from the Arabic root '-n-y and means 'care, concern, solicitude', often with the devotional sense of God's care and protection. Inaya is the more common spelling in Arabic script; Anaya is the same word in a different transliteration.
What is the origin of the name Inaya?
Inaya is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Inaya?
Inaya is pronounced “ee-NAH-yah.”
Is Inaya a boy or a girl name?
Inaya is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Inaya a popular name right now?
Inaya has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Inaya?
In 2025, Inaya ranked #776 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Inaya most popular?
Inaya was most popular in 2023, when about 382 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Inaya?
Names similar to Inaya include Layan, Noor, Salma, Khadija, Safa.
What names go well with Inaya?
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