Inaya Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Inaya is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Inaya?
Inaya is spelled I-N-A-Y-A. The name has 5 letters.
Inaya at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Inaya” is derived from Arabic, where it means “care” or “concern.”
- Origin
- The name “Inaya” is commonly associated with Arabic origins, reflecting its meaning related to care or attention.
- Pronunciation
- ih-NY-ah · 3 syllables
Inaya Popularity in 2025
Rank#776
Recorded Births350
- Girls usage fell 16 places to #776 and recorded 21 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Inaya Mean?
The name “Inaya” is derived from Arabic, where it means “care” or “concern.”
Origin: The name “Inaya” is commonly associated with Arabic origins, reflecting its meaning related to care or attention.
How Do You Pronounce Inaya?
Pronunciationih-NY-ah
Syllables3
Inaya Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 350 | #776 |
| 2024 | Girls | 371 | #760 |
| 2023 | Girls | 382 | #737 |
| 2022 | Girls | 274 | #971 |
| 2021 | Girls | 191 | #1,229 |
| 2020 | Girls | 208 | #1,140 |
| 2019 | Girls | 157 | #1,423 |
| 2018 | Girls | 154 | #1,435 |
| 2017 | Girls | 133 | #1,625 |
| 2016 | Girls | 115 | #1,799 |
| 2015 | Girls | 97 | #2,025 |
| 2014 | Girls | 102 | #1,956 |
| 2013 | Girls | 90 | #2,108 |
| 2012 | Girls | 106 | #1,886 |
| 2011 | Girls | 86 | #2,190 |
| 2010 | Girls | 82 | #2,313 |
| 2009 | Girls | 77 | #2,465 |
| 2008 | Girls | 74 | #2,538 |
| 2007 | Girls | 74 | #2,509 |
| 2006 | Girls | 51 | #3,224 |
| 2005 | Girls | 39 | #3,730 |
| 2004 | Girls | 43 | #3,444 |
| 2003 | Girls | 36 | #3,805 |
| 2002 | Girls | 42 | #3,283 |
When Was Inaya Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2023 · Girls
382 recorded births
National rank #737
2024 · Girls
371 recorded births
National rank #760
2025 · Girls
350 recorded births
National rank #776
2022 · Girls
274 recorded births
National rank #971
Where Inaya Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #295 | 57 |
| VA | #376 | 21 |
| NJ | #499 | 15 |
| CT | #540 | 5 |
| MD | #549 | 9 |
| MA | #564 | 9 |
| MN | #597 | 8 |
| IL | #619 | 15 |