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Iniyan

♂ Boy

Pronounced ee-nee-YAN /i.niˈjɑn/Medium

Meaning: From the Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant; agreeable' and, poetically, 'the sun'Low

In 30 seconds: Sweet; pleasant; the sun: Iniyan is Tamil. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-nee-YAN').
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Origin LowIndian, Tamil
MeaningFrom the Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant; agreeable' and, poetically, 'the sun'
U.S. rank (2024)#9309 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820082024

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

Iniyan comes from the Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant; agreeable' and, poetically, 'the sun' (routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-nee-YAN').

In the U.S. it appears in Tamil families. Rare, sweet-and-the-sun at the root, and lyrical.

Did you know? Iniyan is Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant' and, poetically, 'the sun' — a lyrical, warm name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ee-nee-YAN').
Overall data confidence 34%
References — Iniyan — Tamil; routes layered

Variations

IniyaIniyavan

Nicknames

Ini

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Iniyan mean?

Iniyan is Tamil, variously 'sweet; pleasant' and, poetically, 'the sun'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Iniyan?

It's said ee-nee-YAN /i.niˈjɑn/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Iniyan a boy or girl name?

Iniyan is a boy's name.

How popular is Iniyan?

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

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