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Iniya
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Pronounced ih-NEE-yah /ɪˈni.jɑ/Medium
Meaning: From the Tamil, 'sweet; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'Low
In 30 seconds: Sweet; pleasant; lovely: Iniya is Tamil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ih-NEE-yah').
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Origin LowTamil
MeaningFrom the Tamil, 'sweet; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'
U.S. rank (2025)#6950 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births16 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2012
Total births (all-time)≈ 460
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
Iniya comes from the Tamil, 'sweet; pleasant; lovely; agreeable'. A lyrical, classic name (said 'ih-NEE-yah').
In the U.S. it appears in Tamil families. Rare, sweet-and-pleasant at the root, and classic.
Did you know? Iniya means 'sweet; pleasant; lovely; agreeable' in Tamil — a lyrical, classic name (said 'ih-NEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 42%
References — Iniya — Tamil etymology
Variations
IniyaaIniyah
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Iniya mean?
Iniya is Tamil for 'sweet; pleasant; lovely'.
How do you pronounce Iniya?
It's said ih-NEE-yah /ɪˈni.jɑ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Iniya a boy or girl name?
Iniya is a girl's name.
How popular is Iniya?
Iniya is a very rare name in the U.S.