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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Care, concern (often extended to 'divine favor')
- Origin
- Arabic (via Urdu Inayat)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ih-NAY-uh
Inaya is a girl's name with Arabic roots, passed down through the Urdu name Inayat. At its heart it means care and concern, sometimes extended to 'divine favor.' You'll hear it said ih-NAY-uh.
Meaning & Origin of Inaya
Meaning: Care, concern (often extended to 'divine favor').
Origin: Arabic (via Urdu Inayat).
Source: Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Inaya
ih-NAY-uhIPA /ɪˈneɪə/
Popularity of Inaya
In 2024, Inaya ranked #760 on the SSA list, given to 370 girls — just a step down from its recent high of #737 in 2023, when 382 girls were given the name.
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FAQ
What does the name Inaya mean?
Care, concern (often extended to ‘divine favor’). (Source: Wikipedia)
How do you pronounce Inaya?
Inaya is pronounced ih-NAY-uh (IPA: /ɪˈneɪə/).
Is Inaya a popular name right now?
Inaya is near its all-time peak (#737 in 2023), ranked #760 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1995–2024.)
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