Inari

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Pronounced ee-NAH-ree /iˈnɑ.ri/Medium

Meaning: From Japanese Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity; also a Finnish lake/place-name; routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: Rice-blessed and worldly: Inari is the Japanese deity of rice and prosperity — and a beautiful Finnish lake. Mystical, melodic, and rare.

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Origin MediumJapanese, Finnish

MeaningFrom Japanese Inari, the Shinto deity of rice and prosperity; also a Finnish lake/place-name; routes layered

U.S. rank (2025)#4805 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births28 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2023

Total births (all-time)≈ 557

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Inari comes from Japanese — the Shinto kami of rice and prosperity (Fushimi Inari's deity) — and from a Finnish lake and place-name (routes layered, which we note). A mystical, melodic name.

In the U.S. it appears across communities. Rare, rice-deity at the root, and mystical.

Did you know? Inari is the Shinto deity of rice, prosperity, and foxes — guardian of the famous Fushimi Inari shrine in Kyoto; it's also a serene lake in Finnish Lapland.

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Inari — routes layered

Variations

InaraInarie

Nicknames

Ina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inari mean?

Inari is the Japanese deity of rice and prosperity, and a Finnish lake; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Inari?

It's said ee-NAH-ree /iˈnɑ.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Inari a boy or girl name?

Inari is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a girl's name.

How popular is Inari?

Inari is a rare name in the U.S.