Inaya

A familiar Arabic name with steady appeal.

Girl's nameArabicRising fast
#760 23in 2024

Meaning & Origin

Inaya is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, from the Arabic inaya meaning 'care,' 'concern,' or 'solicitude.' It carries the meaning of attentive love and devoted care — the kind of deep, watchful concern that a parent feels for a child. It is widely used across Arab, South Asian, and Muslim communities.

Inaya is a name that means exactly what a parent hopes to give their child: the feeling of being deeply cared for. It has a melodic, four-syllable flow and a warmth that is immediately felt. Currently rising in both Muslim communities and the broader American naming landscape, it has an appeal that crosses cultural boundaries gracefully.

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Popularity Over Time

Inaya climbed 2698 spots in the last 20 years — from #3458 to #760.

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Popularity by Decade

Decade-by-decade popularity data for Inaya
DecadeBirthsTrend
2020s1,425
2010s1,122
2000s506
1990s49

Year-by-Year Data

View complete yearly data(29 years, 19952024)
Year-by-year popularity data for the name Inaya
YearBirthsRank
2024370#760
2023382#737
2022274#971
2021191#1232
2020208#1140
2019157#1424
2018154#1434
2017133#1629
2016115#1803
201597#2030
2014102#1961
201390#2113
2012106#1889
201186#2201
201082#2319
200977#2472
200874#2544
200774#2523
200651#3236
200539#3763

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.

Last updated May 2026 · Data: U.S. Social Security Administration (19952024) · Methodology