Inara
Every Inara since 1998 — 2,579 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Inara
Inara is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,049 in 2025 with 237 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1998, 2,579 American babies have been named Inara. Its peak came in 2025, when 237 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2020s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Inara stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Inara year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 237 | #1,049 |
| 2024 | 170 | #1,346 |
| 2023 | 179 | #1,281 |
| 2022 | 146 | #1,493 |
| 2021 | 164 | #1,349 |
| 2020 | 122 | #1,681 |
| 2019 | 128 | #1,649 |
| 2018 | 122 | #1,699 |
| 2017 | 132 | #1,638 |
| 2016 | 103 | #1,947 |
| 2015 | 131 | #1,637 |
| 2014 | 124 | #1,699 |
| 2013 | 118 | #1,747 |
| 2012 | 97 | #2,006 |
| 2011 | 110 | #1,831 |
| 2010 | 94 | #2,099 |
| 2009 | 68 | #2,689 |
| 2008 | 82 | #2,364 |
| 2007 | 75 | #2,495 |
| 2006 | 69 | #2,612 |
| 2005 | 31 | #4,410 |
| 2004 | 18 | #6,592 |
| 2003 | 16 | #6,998 |
| 2002 | 7 | #12,707 |
| 2001 | 9 | #10,412 |
| 2000 | 8 | #11,122 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Inara in 2025?
Inara ranked #1,049 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 237 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Inara?
2,579 babies have been named Inara in the United States since 1998, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Inara most popular?
Inara peaked in 2025, when 237 newborns received the name.
Is Inara a boy or girl name?
Inara is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Inara rising or falling?
Inara is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.