Inori

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Pronounced ee-NOR-ee /iˈnɔː.ri/Medium

Meaning: Inori is the Japanese word for 'prayer', used as a given name. Japanese names are written in characters that carry their own shades of meaning, so the reading can vary by writing; the plain word sense is 'prayer' or 'wish'.Medium

In 30 seconds: A quiet, lovely Japanese name: Inori means 'prayer' (said 'ee-NOR-ee').

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Origin MediumJapanese

MeaningInori is the Japanese word for 'prayer', used as a given name. Japanese names are written in characters that carry their own shades of meaning, so the reading can vary by writing; the plain word sense is 'prayer' or 'wish'.

U.S. rank (2022)#16245 ↘ Falling

2022 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2019

Total births (all-time)≈ 48

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

Inori is the Japanese word for 'prayer' or 'wish', given as a name. In Japanese naming, the same sound may be written with different characters, and each choice tints the meaning — so a name is heard and read at once. Inori is a modern, gentle choice rather than a classical one, and we note it with respect (said 'ee-NOR-ee').

It is very rare in the U.S. Quiet, graceful, and reverent.

Did you know? Inori is simply the Japanese word for prayer, used as a name — a wish spoken over a child. Japanese given names take their exact shade from the characters chosen to write them (said 'ee-NOR-ee').

Overall data confidence 62%

References — Inori — Japanese word 'prayer'; romanized

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Inori mean?

Inori is the Japanese word for 'prayer' or 'wish', used as a given name.

How do you pronounce Inori?

It's said ee-NOR-ee /iˈnɔː.ri/ — three syllables, stress on the middle.

Is Inori a boy or girl name?

Inori is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Inori?

Inori is very rare in the U.S.