How Many People Are Named Inayah?

Complete statistics for the name Inayah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Inayah
Very Rare
Arabic

Inayah means 'grace' in Arabic, making it a name rich in spiritual significance. Only 1,072 people named Inayah live in the US today, which means 1 in 307,860 Americans share this rare name. With its peak year being 2024, Inayah is clearly a rising star among modern names.

~1,072
Living in US
1 in 307,860
Americans
2024
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Grace
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🌟
Lucky Day
Friday
💎
Lucky Stone
Amethyst
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 4
Personality Traits
Gracious Elegant Compassionate Inspiring
4
Life Path Number

People named Inayah have a life path number 4, symbolizing stability, practicality, and hard work.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

9,633
Worldwide Bearers
#62,850
Global Rank
🇮🇩 Indonesia
9,526
🇺🇸 United States
52
🇲🇾 Malaysia
20
🇧🇷 Brazil
14
🇬🇧 England
7
🇹🇼 Taiwan
6
🇮🇳 India
3
🇿🇦 South Africa
2
🇳🇱 Netherlands
1
🇳🇬 Nigeria
1

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
0 (0%)
♀ Female
1,072 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 11
1,042
Would be under 30 (96%)
38
Would be 30–60 (4%)
0
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 1,080 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 2024

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
88
Classic Feel
7
Modern Appeal
100
International
96

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Inayah Through the Generations

Inayah, a name that carries grace and elegance, has seen a surge in popularity, particularly among younger generations. Born in the US, the name has gained traction since its peak year in 2024, when 126 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of those named Inayah are under 30, with only 38 individuals aged between 30 and 60, and none over 60. This stark age distribution underscores Inayah's status as a genuinely modern name, favored by parents seeking a unique and meaningful choice for their children.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 119
Texas 91
California 70
New Jersey 38
Illinois 34
Pennsylvania 31
Michigan 18
Florida 15
Georgia 11
Massachusetts 6

✨ Similar Names to Inayah

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Inayah's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Inayah

How Many People Have the Name Inayah?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,072 people in the United States currently share the name Inayah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 307,860 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Inayah a Common or Rare Name?

Inayah is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Inayah Mean?

Inayah means "grace" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 4.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Inayah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Inayah Most Popular?

The name Inayah reached peak popularity in 2024, with 126 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Inayah?

Approximately 1,072 people named Inayah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,080. That works out to roughly 1 in 307,860 Americans.

Is Inayah a rare name?

Inayah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 307,860 Americans has this name.

What does the name Inayah mean?

Inayah means "grace" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Inayah more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Inayah are male and 100% are female.

When was Inayah most popular?

Inayah peaked in 2024 with 126 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US1,072
All-Time Births1,080
1 in X1 in 307,860
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age11
Peak Year2024
World Rank#62,850
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.