girl's name
Inaayah
ih-NAH-yuh (English)
- Gender Girl
- Syllables 3
- Letters 7
- Popularity Rare
- Births on record 563
Inaayah is a girl's name with 3 syllables. In 2025 it was given to 5 babies in the United States. It is a rare choice.
- Peaked in England and Wales in 2015, when 43 babies were given the name.
- Its usage has held steady over the past decade in England and Wales.
- Today about 1 in 35,130 babies in England and Wales is given this name.
- First appears in birth records in 2004.
- 3 syllables, with the stress on syllable 2.
Inaayah Over Time
Births per decade in England and Wales, 2000s to 2020s. The striped bar is the 2020s, which so far covers 2020 to 2025.
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| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 2000s | 45 |
| 2010s | 309 |
| 2020s (to 2025) | 98 |
How Popular Is Inaayah?
In 2025, Inaayah was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Where Inaayah Is Used
Figures for England and Wales leave out any name given to fewer than three babies in a year, so a gap means the name fell below that floor rather than went unused. Data & sources.
Names That Peaked Alongside Inaayah
These names rose and fell in the same era, which is why they tend to sound like they belong together.
Parents Who Like Inaayah Also Like
Names whose popularity has risen and fallen in step with Inaayah over the last century — the same taste, a different name.
How to Say Inaayah
- English ih-NAH-yuh
Sibling Names for Inaayah
Names from the same era that do not rhyme or share an initial with Inaayah — the two things that make a sibling set grate.
Common Questions About Inaayah
How popular is the name Inaayah?
In 2025, Inaayah was given to 15 babies in England and Wales. It is a rare choice.
Is Inaayah a girl's or a boy's name?
Inaayah is given almost entirely to girls in birth records.
How many syllables are in Inaayah?
Inaayah has 3 syllables.
When was Inaayah most popular?
Inaayah peaked in 2015, when 43 babies were given the name. Its usage has held steady over the past decade.
Is Inaayah a good name?
That is not something records can settle, but they can tell you what you would be choosing. Inaayah currently ranks #1,999 in England and Wales. Its usage has held steady over the past decade. Everything else — how it sounds with your surname, who it reminds you of — is yours.