Inara

Inara is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 170 girls in the United States.

Inara at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Inara

Inara belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Inara first appears in Social Security records in 1998. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #1285 in 2023, and in 2024 170 babies received the name — 2,341 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Inara in US records

First recorded (US)
1998
Best US rank
#1285 in 2023
Peak year
2023
Babies named Inara in 2024
170
Total since 1880
2,341

Inara in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
2003
Best rank
#426 in 2025
Babies named Inara in 2025
95
Total since 1996
810

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Inara mean?

The meaning of Inara is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Inara a boy or girl name?

Inara is a girl name. In 2024, 170 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Inara?

Inara comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Inara?

Inara first appears in US records in 1998. Its best-ever ranking was #1285 in 2023, and 170 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].