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Inese

ee-NEH-seh /iˈnɛsə/ Latvian

At a glance

In short
Inese is a charming Latvian name for baby girls, pronounced as ee-NEH-seh. It exudes elegance and grace, making it a unique choice.
U.S. rank 2025
Not in the 2025 data · last seen 1958 (#6,103)
Babies in 1958
5 (<0.01% of girls)
Peak
#5,040 in 1953
First recorded
1953

Meaning of Inese

Inese is a charming and distinctive name of Latvian origin, primarily used for baby girls. This beautiful name has a melodic sound and a delightful rhythm. It carries an air of elegance and grace, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a unique and sophisticated name for their daughter. Although not very common in the United States, Inese has been given to a handful of newborns over the years, with slight variations such as Inessa also being used. Embrace the rich heritage of Latvia by considering Inese as a potential name option for your little one.

How to pronounce Inese

Latvian

Popularity of Inese in the U.S.

Inese was last recorded in the U.S. in 1958, ranked #6,103 with 5 babies. It peaked at #5,040 in 1953. It first appears in the records in 1953.

Bar and line chart: Inese in the U.S., 1953–1958. Bars: girls given the name each year, most 6 in 1953 and 5 in 1958. Line: rank among girl names, peak #5,040 in 1953, #6,103 in 1958.
  • Girls named Inese (left scale)
  • Rank among U.S. girl names (right scale, #1 at the top)
By year, 1953–1958. Source: SSA. Download: PNG · SVG
Year-by-year table, 1953⁠–⁠1958 3 rows
YearBabiesRankvs previous year
195856,103back
195555,828back
195365,040new

Notable people named Inese

  • Inese Galante is a Latvian opera singer whose beautiful soprano voice brought worldwide attention to Vladimir Vavilov's Ave Maria.
  • Inese Libina-Egnere is a Latvian politician who served as Minister of Justice from 2022 to 2026.
  • Inese Vaidere is a Latvian politician and Member of the European Parliament.