Inaya sits comfortably in the UK charts at #156 in 2024 — recognisable but not overwhelming. Your child may occasionally share their name.
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UK Rank 2024
#156
US Rank #760
About the Name Inaya
2024 marks Inaya's peak year in UK records so far, sitting at UK #156. The name has climbed 151 places in the last five years โ a significant surge by any measure. The name has been a consistent presence in UK records since 2000.
Inaya is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school โ standing out on every register.
In the US it sits at #760 โ notably more popular in the UK than across the Atlantic.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Inaya
Unlikely. With around 327 UK babies named Inaya per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Inaya in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Inaya is currently rising in popularity in the UK, up 151 places over the last five years to #156 in 2024. If this trend continues, it will become more common in classrooms over the next decade.
Inaya is more popular in the UK (#156) than in the US (#760). Names with strong rankings in both countries tend to have broad cross-cultural appeal, working well for international families or those with ties to both nations.
Notable people named Inaya include: Inaya Day โ Inaya Day is an American singer, best known for her vocal work on house music tracks such as "Horny '98" by Mousse T, and her cover version of "Nasty Girl" by...; Inaya Ezzeddine โ Inaya Ezzeddine (Arabic: ุนูุงูุฉ ุนุฒ ุงูุฏูู) is a Lebanese politician and doctor who serves as member of parliament since 2018..
Inaya ranks #760 in the US top 1,000 (2024). It's recognised in America but considerably more popular in the UK.
327
UK babies named Inaya (2024)
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Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.2
In a school of 600
↑ 151 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Inaya
Likely around 1 other Inaya in the class
UK Popularity (2000–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
US Popularity (2022–2024)
Rank · SSA official data
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Inaya Ezzeddine (Arabic: ุนูุงูุฉ ุนุฒ ุงูุฏูู) is a Lebanese politician and doctor who serves as member of parliament since 2018. A member of Amal Movement, she has served as minister of state for administrative reform in the second cabinet of Saad Hariri from 2016 to 2019.