Rising since 2016, #7,133 for girls today.
Popularity of Ineza since 2016
Babies named Ineza per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 2010s | 30 |
| 2020s | 86 |
Meaning & origin
Ineza is a rare feminine name of Kinyarwanda origin, meaning 'goodness' or 'grace'. First recorded in US data in 2016, the name has been steadily rising, with its peak year in 2024. Though the name ranks at 7,133 and is given to approximately 1 in 107,151 girls in 2025, its trajectory has been upward since 2016, suggesting growing awareness. Ineza remains uncommon enough that it has no recorded top states, and it is predominantly associated with families of Rwandan heritage.
Ineza is a feminine name of Kinyarwanda origin, the language of Rwanda. It directly translates to 'goodness' or 'grace', and is commonly used in Rwanda and among the Rwandan diaspora. The name has gained international visibility in the 21st century, partly through the Rwandan diaspora community, though it remains rare in the United States where it first appeared in records in 2016.
“Ineza” around the world
Where Ineza lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Sibling names for Ineza
Names that share Ineza's style, for a brother or sister.
