Inessa
From Russian Ине́сса (Inéssa).
Every Inessa since 1988 — 659 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Inessa
Inessa is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,949 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently holding steady compared with a decade ago.
Since 1988, 659 American babies have been named Inessa. Its peak came in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
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 Inessa stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Inessa year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,949 |
| 2024 | 34 | #4,239 |
| 2023 | 24 | #5,305 |
| 2022 | 24 | #5,374 |
| 2021 | 17 | #6,808 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,170 |
| 2019 | 17 | #6,838 |
| 2018 | 17 | #6,915 |
| 2017 | 25 | #5,235 |
| 2016 | 16 | #7,381 |
| 2015 | 25 | #5,359 |
| 2014 | 24 | #5,535 |
| 2013 | 34 | #4,283 |
| 2012 | 24 | #5,616 |
| 2011 | 23 | #5,814 |
| 2010 | 24 | #5,690 |
| 2009 | 19 | #6,911 |
| 2008 | 23 | #6,016 |
| 2007 | 29 | #5,006 |
| 2006 | 19 | #6,688 |
| 2005 | 36 | #3,980 |
| 2004 | 13 | #8,431 |
| 2003 | 16 | #7,000 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,240 |
| 2001 | 10 | #9,650 |
| 2000 | 13 | #7,742 |
| 1995 | 8 | #9,913 |
| 1990 | 6 | #11,917 |
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Famous people named Inessa
- Inessa Armand Politician · 1874–1920
- Inessa Kravets Athlete · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Inessa mean?
From Russian Ине́сса (Inéssa).
How popular is the name Inessa in 2025?
Inessa ranked #6,949 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Inessa?
659 babies have been named Inessa in the United States since 1988, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Inessa most popular?
Inessa peaked in 2005, when 36 newborns received the name.
Is Inessa a boy or girl name?
Inessa is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Inessa rising or falling?
Inessa has been roughly stable over the past decade.
Who are famous people named Inessa?
Well-known people named Inessa include Inessa Armand (politician), Inessa Kravets (athlete).