Inayah
4 countries#443 in England & Wales, 2021Popularity across 4 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Inayah was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
2,225 births recorded 1996–2025 · currently #575 · peaked in 2014 with 203 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
2,162 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #443 · peaked in 2014 with 196 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
1,189 births recorded 1992–2025 · currently #1855 · peaked in 2024 with 127 births
Most common in: New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Illinois
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
996 births recorded 2004–2022 · currently #424 · peaked in 2022 with 134 births
Most common in: La Réunion, Seine-Saint-Denis, Paris, Val-de-Marne, Essonne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
63 births recorded 2004–2025 · currently #474 · peaked in 2014 with 7 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
England & Wales rank history
Inayah’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2002 | #722 | — |
| 2003 | #909 | ↓187 |
| 2004 | #667 | ↑242 |
| 2005 | #609 | ↑58 |
| 2006 | #717 | ↓108 |
| 2007 | #615 | ↑102 |
| 2008 | #545 | ↑70 |
| 2009 | #421 | ↑124 |
| 2010 | #383 | ↑38 |
| 2011 | #348 | ↑35 |
| 2012 | #328 | ↑20 |
| 2013 | #284 | ↑44 |
| 2014 | #249 | ↑35 |
| 2015 | #289 | ↓40 |
| 2016 | #349 | ↓60 |
| 2017 | #338 | ↑11 |
| 2018 | #419 | ↓81 |
| 2019 | #342 | ↑77 |
| 2020 | #349 | ↓7 |
| 2021 | #443 | ↓94 |
Frequently asked questions about Inayah
Is Inayah a popular name?
Yes — Inayah currently ranks #443 among girls’ names in England & Wales as of 2021, based on official birth records.
Is Inayah more common for boys or girls?
Inayah is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official England & Wales birth data.
When was Inayah most popular?
Inayah peaked in 2014 in England & Wales, with 196 recorded births that year.
Is Inayah rising or falling in popularity?
In England & Wales, Inayah’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #2683 in 1996 to #443 in 2021.
How many babies have been named Inayah?
At least 4,410 babies have been recorded with the name Inayah across official birth statistics in 4 countries.
Is Inayah popular in more than one country?
Yes — Inayah appears in official birth records in 4 countries: England & Wales, United States, France, Scotland.
What names are similar in popularity to Inayah?
Based on real 2021 ranking data in England & Wales, names ranked closest to Inayah include Daria, Glory, Jazlin, Jireh.
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Ranked directly next to Inayah in England & Wales, 2021 — a real popularity match, not a subjective list.