Declining since 2021.
Popularity of Iniyan since 2008
Babies named Iniyan per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Boys |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 11 |
| 2010s | 54 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Iniyan is a name of Tamil and Sanskrit origin meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant,' popular among South Indian families. In the United States, it first appeared in birth records in 2008 and saw a peak year in 2018. Since 2021, its usage has been on a declining trajectory, though it remains a distinctive choice within the Indian diaspora.
Iniyan is a masculine name of Tamil and Sanskrit origins, derived from the word 'iniya' meaning 'sweet' or 'pleasant'. It is widely used in South India, particularly among Tamil-speaking communities. The name has gained moderate usage in the United States since the late 2000s, reflecting the Indian diaspora.
“Iniyan” around the world
Where Iniyan 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: Ini
Variants: Iniyan, Iniyen
Sibling names for Iniyan
Names that share Iniyan's style, for a brother or sister.
