Rising since 2019, #10,107 for girls today.
Popularity of Inaara since 1998
Babies named Inaara per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 41 |
| 2000s | 19 |
| 2010s | 7 |
| 2020s | 57 |
Meaning & origin
Inaara first entered U.S. records in 1998, with its peak popularity occurring that same year. After a period of decline, the name has been rising in use since 2019, reflecting a growing interest in names with cross-cultural appeal and luminous meanings. Though still uncommon (roughly 1 in 178,585 girls in 2025), its gentle sound and positive associations make it a distinctive choice. The name has not yet appeared in the top 1000, but its upward trajectory suggests it may continue to gain visibility among parents seeking meaningful names with roots in both Arabic and Sanskrit traditions.
The name Inaara likely derives from the Arabic root 'n-w-r' (نور), meaning 'light' or 'radiance', often understood as 'enlightened'. Alternatively, it may be related to the Sanskrit word 'inara' (इनारा), meaning 'God gives'. The name has been used in South Asian Muslim communities and has seen modest adoption in the West since the late 1990s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ina, Aara, Inny
Sibling names for Inaara
Names that share Inaara's style, for a brother or sister.
