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Inah

EE-nuh /iˈnə/

At a glance

In short
Inah, a charming and uncommon feminine name with versatile origins, pronounced as EE-nuh (/iˈnə/) in English.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2008 (#15,405)
Babies in 2008
6 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#4,809 in 1918
First recorded
1918

Meaning of Inah

Originating from various cultures, the name Inah is commonly used as a feminine name. It is often pronounced as EE-nuh (/iˈnə/) in English. This name also has variations, such as Ina. In terms of popularity in the United States, the name Inah was given to 6 newborn girls in 2008, ranking at number 15,399. The name has also been recorded in previous years but with varying frequencies. With its unique sound and versatile origins, Inah is a charming choice for parents seeking an uncommon yet beautiful name for their baby girl.

How to pronounce Inah

English

Popularity of Inah in the U.S.

Inah was last recorded in the U.S. in 2008, ranked #15,405 with 6 babies. It peaked at #4,809 in 1918. It first appears in the records in 1918.

Bar and line chart: Inah in the U.S., 1918–2008. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 2008. Line: rank among girl names, peak #4,809 in 1918, #15,405 in 2008.
  • Girls named Inah (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1918–2008. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1918⁠–⁠2008 2 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2008615,405back
191854,809new

Notable people named Inah

  • Inah Machado Sandoval was a Brazilian composer and pianist known for creating more than 150 piano pieces.
  • Inah Canabarro Lucas was a Brazilian Catholic nun who became the world's oldest verified living person before her death at 116 in 2025.