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Inci

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Pronounced IN-jee /ˈɪn.dʒi/Medium

Meaning: From the Turkish inci, 'pearl' — a bright, simple word name, the Turkish counterpart to Margaret's meaning.Low

In 30 seconds: A bright Turkish name: Inci means 'pearl' (said 'IN-jee'). Simple, luminous, and sweet.
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Origin MediumTurkish
MeaningFrom the Turkish inci, 'pearl' — a bright, simple word name, the Turkish counterpart to Margaret's meaning.
U.S. rank (2024)#16166 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 25

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920102024

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

Inci, Turkish for 'pearl,' is a simple, radiant word name. Rare in the U.S., familiar in Turkish families (said 'IN-jee').

In the U.S. it appears very rarely, mostly in Turkish families. Rare, luminous, and sweet.

Did you know? Inci is the Turkish word for 'pearl' — a bright, luminous word name, echoing the meaning behind Margaret in a crisp Turkish form (said 'IN-jee').
Overall data confidence 52%
References — Inci — Turkish 'pearl'

Variations

InjiIncidirInchi

Nicknames

InceIni

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If you like Inci…

Pearl— the English word it means
Margarita— a like 'pearl' name
Lulu— a like 'pearl'-linked pick
Mira— a like short luminous name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inci mean?

Inci is Turkish for 'pearl.'

How do you pronounce Inci?

It's said IN-jee /ˈɪn.dʒi/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Inci a boy or girl name?

Inci is a girl's name.

How popular is Inci?

Inci is a very rare name in the U.S.

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