Inari
Every Inari since 1994 — 589 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Inari
Inari is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #4,805 in 2025 with 28 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1994, 589 American babies have been named Inari — about 95% girls and 5% boys, making it a genuinely unisex name. Its peak came in 2023, when 60 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 Inari stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Inari year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | #4,805 | 7 | #10,075 |
| 2024 | 35 | #4,152 | 5 | #13,023 |
| 2023 | 55 | #3,028 | 5 | #12,954 |
| 2022 | 49 | #3,292 | — | — |
| 2021 | 40 | #3,765 | 8 | #9,157 |
| 2020 | 24 | #5,223 | — | — |
| 2019 | 18 | #6,531 | 5 | #12,881 |
| 2018 | 19 | #6,358 | — | — |
| 2017 | 14 | #8,018 | — | — |
| 2016 | 23 | #5,694 | — | — |
| 2015 | 12 | #9,166 | — | — |
| 2014 | 13 | #8,659 | — | — |
| 2013 | 11 | #9,840 | — | — |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,973 | — | — |
| 2011 | 16 | #7,569 | — | — |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,745 | — | — |
| 2009 | 17 | #7,469 | — | — |
| 2008 | 25 | #5,624 | — | — |
| 2007 | 17 | #7,516 | — | — |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,686 | — | — |
| 2005 | 17 | #6,949 | — | — |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,430 | — | — |
| 2003 | 13 | #8,176 | — | — |
| 2002 | 10 | #9,772 | — | — |
| 2001 | 8 | #11,398 | — | — |
| 2000 | 6 | #13,808 | — | — |
| 1995 | 21 | #4,734 | — | — |
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Famous people named Inari
- Inari Vachs Pornographic actor · b. 1974
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Inari in 2025?
Inari ranked #4,805 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 28 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Inari?
589 babies have been named Inari in the United States since 1994, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Inari most popular?
Inari peaked in 2023, when 60 newborns received the name.
Is Inari a boy or girl name?
Inari is used for both: about 95% of babies named Inari have been girls and 5% boys.
Is the name Inari rising or falling?
Inari is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Inari?
Well-known people named Inari include Inari Vachs (pornographic actor).