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Inarah

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Pronounced ih-NAH-rah /ɪˈnɑː.rə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Inarah, 'light; radiance; illumination; brightness.' A luminous, uplifting Arabic name.Low

In 30 seconds: A radiant Arabic name: Inarah means 'light; radiance; illumination' (said 'ih-NAH-rah'). Luminous and warm.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Inarah, 'light; radiance; illumination; brightness.' A luminous, uplifting Arabic name.
U.S. rank (2025)#13859 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2021
Total births (all-time)≈ 93

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202220082025

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

Inarah comes from the Arabic for 'light; radiance; illumination.' A luminous name of brightness, it reads warm and uplifting — rare in the U.S. (said 'ih-NAH-rah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, radiant, and warm.

Did you know? Inarah is Arabic for 'light; radiance; illumination; brightness' — a luminous, uplifting name that glows with warmth (said 'ih-NAH-rah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Inarah — Arabic 'light; radiance'

Variations

InaraInnaraInaara

Nicknames

InaNara

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inarah mean?

Inarah is Arabic for 'light; radiance; illumination; brightness.'

How do you pronounce Inarah?

It's said ih-NAH-rah /ɪˈnɑː.rə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Inarah a boy or girl name?

Inarah is a girl's name.

How popular is Inarah?

Inarah is a rare name in the U.S.

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