Ines

At a Glance: Name: Ines – Meaning: pure, holy (via the Agnes/Hagne lineage) – Origin: Spanish/Portuguese – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: ee-NESS

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Ines is a Spanish and Portuguese name pronounced ee-NESS (/iˈnɛs/), with a short, clean shape that travels easily across languages and borders. It carries the meaning "pure, holy," passed down through the Agnes/Hagne line of names. It reads as pared-back and modern while still carrying real history behind it.

Meaning & Origin of Ines

Meaning: Pure, holy (via the agnes/hagne lineage).

Origin: Spanish/Portuguese.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Ines

Phonetic: ee-NESS   IPA: /iˈnɛs/

Popularity of Ines

In the U.S., Ines hit its peak in 1916, when it ranked #715 with 92 baby girls given the name; by 2024 it ranked #1282, given to 180 girls that year.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1883–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Ines mean?

Pure, holy (via the agnes/hagne lineage). (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Ines)

How do you pronounce Ines?

Ines is pronounced ee-NESS (IPA: /iˈnɛs/).

Is Ines a popular name right now?

Ines peaked at #715 in 1916 and is ranked #1282 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1883–2024.)

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