Ynez

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Pronounced ee-NEZ /iˈnɛz/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Inez — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste' (also linked to Latin agnus, 'a lamb')Low

In 30 seconds: Pure; holy; chaste: Ynez spells Inez/Agnes. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'ee-NEZ').

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Origin LowGreek, Spanish

MeaningA spelling of Inez — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste' (also linked to Latin agnus, 'a lamb')

U.S. rank (2025)#6314 ↗ Rising

2025 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2025

Total births (all-time)≈ 229

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

Ynez is a spelling of Inez — the Spanish form of Agnes, from Greek hagne, 'pure; holy; chaste' (also linked to Latin agnus, 'a lamb'). A lyrical, classic name (said 'ee-NEZ').

In the U.S. it appears as a vintage spelling. Rare in this form, pure-and-holy at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Agnes means 'pure; holy; chaste' in Greek (hagne; also linked to Latin agnus, 'a lamb') — Inez is the Spanish form, and Ynez is a vintage spelling, lyrical and classic (said 'ee-NEZ').

Overall data confidence 44%

References — Inez — Greek etymology

Variations

InezInesIns

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Inez— the standard spelling

Ines— the Spanish/Portuguese form

Inessa— an elaboration of it

Agnes— the source name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Ynez mean?

Ynez spells Inez — the Spanish Agnes, Greek 'pure; holy; chaste'.

How do you pronounce Ynez?

It's said ee-NEZ /iˈnɛz/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Ynez a boy or girl name?

Ynez is a girl's name.

How popular is Ynez?

Ynez is a rare spelling in the U.S.