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Inna

♀ Girl

Pronounced EE-nah /ˈi.nə/Medium

Meaning: From the Slavic, traditionally linked to 'a strong/turbulent stream' — originally an early Christian male saint's name, later a popular female name; routes uncertainLow

In 30 seconds: A strong/turbulent stream: Inna is Slavic. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'EE-nah').
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Origin LowSlavic
MeaningFrom the Slavic, traditionally linked to 'a strong/turbulent stream' — originally an early Christian male saint's name, later a popular female name; routes uncertain
U.S. rank (2025)#6647 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births17 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 567

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201519312025

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

Inna comes from the Slavic, traditionally linked to 'a strong/turbulent stream' — originally borne by an early Christian male saint, it became a popular female name in Russia and Ukraine (routes uncertain, which we note). A crisp, classic name (said 'EE-nah').

In the U.S. it appears in Slavic families. Rare, a-strong-stream at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Inna is traditionally linked to 'a strong/turbulent stream' in the Slavic — originally an early Christian saint's name — crisp and classic (the routes are uncertain, which we note; said 'EE-nah').
Overall data confidence 36%
References — Inna — routes uncertain

Variations

InaInnah

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inna mean?

Inna is Slavic, traditionally linked to 'a strong/turbulent stream'; the routes are uncertain.

How do you pronounce Inna?

It's said EE-nah /ˈi.nə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Inna a boy or girl name?

Inna is a girl's name today.

How popular is Inna?

Inna is a rare name in the U.S.

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