Inayah
Every Inayah since 1992 — 1,189 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Inayah
Inayah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #1,860 in 2025 with 107 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1992, 1,189 American babies have been named Inayah. Its peak came in 2024, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Inayah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Inayah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 107 | #1,860 |
| 2024 | 127 | #1,633 |
| 2023 | 101 | #1,951 |
| 2022 | 83 | #2,262 |
| 2021 | 78 | #2,333 |
| 2020 | 59 | #2,797 |
| 2019 | 40 | #3,746 |
| 2018 | 45 | #3,457 |
| 2017 | 49 | #3,269 |
| 2016 | 44 | #3,548 |
| 2015 | 32 | #4,440 |
| 2014 | 35 | #4,212 |
| 2013 | 41 | #3,736 |
| 2012 | 29 | #4,885 |
| 2011 | 34 | #4,289 |
| 2010 | 25 | #5,493 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,910 |
| 2008 | 16 | #7,882 |
| 2007 | 18 | #7,203 |
| 2006 | 16 | #7,625 |
| 2005 | 15 | #7,655 |
| 2004 | 16 | #7,204 |
| 2003 | 14 | #7,734 |
| 2002 | 28 | #4,429 |
| 2001 | 22 | #5,256 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,740 |
| 1995 | 10 | #8,314 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Inayah in 2025?
Inayah ranked #1,860 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 107 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Inayah?
1,189 babies have been named Inayah in the United States since 1992, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Inayah most popular?
Inayah peaked in 2024, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Inayah a boy or girl name?
Inayah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Inayah rising or falling?
Inayah is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.