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Inaki

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-NYAH-kee /iˈɲɑ.ki/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Inaki (Iñaki) — the Basque form of Ignatius, from Latin ignis, 'fire'; 'fiery; ardent'Low

In 30 seconds: Fiery; ardent: Inaki is the Basque Ignatius. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'ee-NYAH-kee').
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Origin LowBasque, Latin
MeaningA spelling of Inaki (Iñaki) — the Basque form of Ignatius, from Latin ignis, 'fire'; 'fiery; ardent'
U.S. rank (2025)#5961 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births15 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 277

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919982025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Inaki is a spelling of Iñaki — the Basque form of Ignatius, from Latin ignis, 'fire' — 'fiery; ardent'. Linked to St. Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. A crisp, classic name (said 'ee-NYAH-kee'; nickname Iñi).

In the U.S. it appears in Basque and Hispanic families. Rare, fiery-and-ardent at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Ignatius comes from Latin ignis, 'fire' — 'fiery; ardent' — Inaki (Iñaki) is its Basque form, crisp and classic (linked to St. Ignatius of Loyola; said 'ee-NYAH-kee').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Inaki — Basque form of Ignatius

Variations

IñakiIgnacioInaky

Nicknames

Iñi

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If you like Inaki…

Ignacio— the Spanish form of Ignatius
Iker— a fellow Basque boys' name
Imanol— another Basque name
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Maximus— lands in the same popularity range

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inaki mean?

Inaki is the Basque Ignatius — Latin 'fiery; ardent' (from ignis, 'fire').

How do you pronounce Inaki?

It's said ee-NYAH-kee /iˈɲɑ.ki/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Inaki a boy or girl name?

Inaki is a boy's name.

How popular is Inaki?

Inaki is a rare name in the U.S.

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