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Inaky

in-AH-kee /ɪnˈɑːki/

At a glance

U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 2013 (#12,136)
Babies in 2013
5 (<0.01% of boys)
Peak
#6,095 in 2009
First recorded
2009

Meaning of Inaky

Inaky (in-AH-kee) brings a burst of Basque flair to the baby-naming scene, tracing its roots back to the Spanish Basque form of Ignatius, a name that means “fiery” or “ardent.” It’s the kind of moniker that feels both exotic and approachable—like discovering a hidden trail on a well-loved map. Though still rare in the United States (only a handful of boys each year wear it proudly, hovering around the 880–900 rank), Inaky’s gentle syllables and bold heritage make it a standout choice for parents who crave a name with warmth, character, and a touch of wanderlust. Imagine calling your little one Inaky at the park: it rolls off the tongue with a playful bounce, hinting at a spirited personality ready to light up every room. If you’re searching for something unique yet timeless, Inaky offers that perfect spark—rooted in tradition, yet distinctly modern.

How to pronounce Inaky

Popularity of Inaky in the U.S.

Inaky was last recorded in the U.S. in 2013, ranked #12,136 with 5 babies. It peaked at #6,095 in 2009. It first appears in the records in 2009.

Bar and line chart: Inaky in the U.S., 2009–2013. Bars: boys given the name each year, most 14 in 2009 and 5 in 2013. Line: rank among boy names, peak #6,095 in 2009, #12,136 in 2013.
  • Boys named Inaky (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. boy names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 2009–2013. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 2009⁠–⁠2013 4 rows
Inaky: babies and rank among boy names in the U.S. by year
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
2013512,136▲ 138
2012512,274back (not recorded in 2011)
2010512,231▼ 6,136
2009146,095new