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Inti

IN-tee · Inti is the Quechua word for the sun, personified as the chief deity in the Inca religion.

2025 rank (boys)
#7,194
Babies named in 2025
11
Peak popularity
2024
2025 frequency
1 in 155,280 boys
Usually for
Girls & boys
Trend
Rising since 2020

Rising since 2020, #7,194 for boys today.

Popularity of Inti since 2001

Babies named Inti per year in U.S. Social Security records.

7132020102020Most births 2024GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
2000s016
2010s019
2020s3339

Meaning & origin

Inti is a unisex name of Quechua origin, meaning 'sun' and referring to the Inca sun god. First recorded in the U.S. in 2001, it has seen a steady rise in popularity, with its peak rank of 7194 in 2024 and a trajectory showing increasing use since 2020. As of 2025, approximately 1 in 155,280 newborns receive this name. Its appeal lies in its cultural significance and simple, bright sound, making it a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name with Andean roots.

Inti derives from the Quechua language, where it means 'sun'. In Inca mythology, Inti was the sun god and the patron deity of the Inca Empire. The name has been adopted in modern times as a given name, particularly in South America, often symbolizing warmth and light.

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Inti mean?
Inti means 'sun' in Quechua, and was the name of the Inca sun god.
How popular is the name Inti?
As of 2025, Inti ranks at 7194 with about 1 in 155,280 newborns given the name, and it has been rising in popularity since 2020.
Is Inti a boy or girl name?
Inti is unisex, though it is more commonly used for males in South America.