Inis: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Inis – Meaning: island – Origin: Irish – Pronunciation: IN-ish


Inis is an Irish name meaning “island”. It appears in our list of Trending Baby Names of 2026 So Far.

Meaning & Origin of Inis

Meaning: Island.

Origin: Irish.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Inis

Phonetic: IN-ish   IPA: /ˈɪnɪʃ/

Popularity of Inis

Inis doesn’t appear in U.S. Social Security birth records, which include every name given to at least five babies in a year — so it’s rare in the U.S.

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