Holding steady.
Popularity of Ineta since 1916
Babies named Ineta per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1910s | 17 |
| 1920s | 66 |
| 1930s | 20 |
| 1940s | 16 |
| 1950s | 11 |
| 1960s | 0 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 0 |
| 1990s | 0 |
| 2000s | 0 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Ineta is a rare given name, first recorded in the United States in 1916 according to Social Security data. Its peak popularity occurred in 1927, after which it saw very sporadic use. The name appears to be of Latvian origin, possibly a diminutive of Ina or a variant of Enid. Despite its century-long presence in records, Ineta has never ranked among the top 1000 names, remaining a distinctive and uncommon choice. Its stable trajectory suggests it has never experienced a surge in popularity, but it has persisted at very low levels into the 2020s. No top states have recorded significant usage.
Ineta is a name of uncertain origin, primarily used in Latvia. It may be a diminutive of Ina, itself a short form of names like Regina or a feminine form of Inus. Alternatively, it could be a Latvian variant of the Welsh name Enid, meaning 'soul' or 'life.' The name saw modest use in the early 20th century, particularly in the 1920s, but remains uncommon.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ina, Neta
Sibling names for Ineta
Names that share Ineta's style, for a brother or sister.
