Rising since 2002, #5,861 for boys today.
Popularity of Inaki since 1998
Babies named Inaki per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 11 |
| 2000s | 62 |
| 2010s | 136 |
| 2020s | 68 |
Meaning & origin
Inaki has been recorded in U.S. Social Security data since 1998, and its popularity has been on an upward trajectory since 2002. It peaked in 2009, though it remains relatively rare, with a rank of 5,861 in 2025 and about 1 in every 113,872 births. The name is strongly associated with Basque heritage and often given to boys in Basque-speaking families and communities. Its top states of use are diverse, but as a relatively uncommon name, it does not concentrate heavily in any single region. Inaki carries the cultural weight of the Basque language and the legacy of Saint Ignatius, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with regional and religious resonance.
Inaki is the Basque form of Ignatius, a Latin name of uncertain origin. It was borne by Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits, whose name was taken up in Basque as Inigo. Inaki is a modern Basque variant that has been used since the 20th century, especially in the Basque Country and its diaspora.
“Inaki” around the world
Where Inaki lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ina, Naki, Iñaki
Sibling names for Inaki
Names that share Inaki's style, for a brother or sister.
