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Inez

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Pronounced ih-NEZ /ɪˈnɛz/Low

Meaning: Pure, chaste, holyLow

In 30 seconds: Inez is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Agnes meaning pure or chaste. With its crisp two-syllable punch and Old World elegance, it has a vintage glamour that has kept it in quiet but steady use for generations.
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Origin LowSpanish, Greek, Portuguese
MeaningPure, chaste, holy
U.S. rank (2025)#1400 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births156 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1920
Total births (all-time)≈ 68,352

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192018802025

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

Inez is the Anglicized form of the Spanish and Portuguese Inés, from the Latin Agnes and ultimately the Greek Hagne meaning pure or holy. It has been used in English-speaking countries since at least the 18th century.

Inez has a particular vintage elegance, associated with 19th and early 20th-century American and British usage. It is currently seeing revival as parents rediscover its sharp, clean sound and historical depth.

Did you know? Ines de Castro, the tragic 14th-century noblewoman whose love story with Portugal's Crown Prince Pedro has been called Portugal's most beautiful love story, gave the name Inez an enduring romantic and literary resonance.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Inez

Variations

InésAgnesInesAgnès

Nicknames

Nezzie

Famous Bearers

  • ★Inez Milholland (1886-1916)
    American suffragist, lawyer, and labor activist who became a martyr for the women's suffrage movement
  • ★Inez Andrews (1929-2012)
    American gospel singer of the genre's golden age, known with the Caravans and for 'Lord Don't Move the Mountain'

If you like Inez…

Ines— Alternate spelling of same name
Agnes— Latin root form of same name
Iris— Two-syllable classic feminine name with pure imagery
Mavis— Vintage two-syllable feminine name of same era

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Frequently Asked

What does Inez mean?

Inez means pure or chaste from the Greek Hagne through the Latin Agnes and Spanish Inés.

Is Inez the same as Ines?

Inez is the Anglicized spelling of the Spanish Inés or Ines. All forms share the same Greek root meaning pure.

How do you pronounce Inez?

Inez is pronounced ih-NEZ with two syllables.

What names are similar to Inez?

Similar names include Ines, Agnes, and Iris.

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