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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Pure, holy — ultimately from the Greek word for 'pure,' via Agnes
- Origin
- English (anglicized form of Spanish Inés / Portuguese Inês)
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- EYE-nez
Inez (EYE-nez) is the anglicized form of the Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, and it has a clean, modern, uncluttered feel as a name choice today. Its meaning traces back through Agnes to the Greek word for 'pure,' giving it the sense of 'pure, holy.' It's a name with real linguistic roots but a light, current sound.
Meaning & Origin of Inez
Meaning: Pure, holy — ultimately from the greek word for 'pure,' via agnes.
Origin: English (anglicized form of Spanish Inés / Portuguese Inês).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Inez
EYE-nezIPA /ˈaɪnɛz/
Popularity of Inez
Inez reached its highest popularity in 1909, when it ranked #96 and 826 baby girls were given the name. By 2024 it had fallen to #1407, with just 158 girls named Inez that year.
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FAQ
What does the name Inez mean?
Pure, holy — ultimately from the greek word for ‘pure,’ via agnes. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Inez?
Inez is pronounced EYE-nez (IPA: /ˈaɪnɛz/).
Is Inez a popular name right now?
Inez peaked at #96 in 1909 and is ranked #1407 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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