Girl · #11,223 in 2026

Iniyah

Name: Popularity of the name Iniyah in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Iniyah, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#11,223

Peak Rank

#8,518 (2007)

Total Babies

5-Yr Trend

Stable

2003

First Year

2022

Last Year

2007

Peak Year

#8518

Peak Rank

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Iniyah

Iniyah first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 2003, with 8 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 2007, when 14 Iniyahs were born — ranking #8,518 that year. As of 2026, Iniyah ranks #11,223 for baby girls with 8 births, with steady use. In total, more than 78 Iniyahs have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 2000s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Iniyah

Phonetically similar names — useful when Iniyah is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Inia
Indya
Anaya
Enema
Enya
Enola
Inanna
Inoa
Innu
Inea
Inova
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Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Iniyah

What does the name Iniyah mean?

Iniyah is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 2003. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Iniyah in 2026?

In 2026, Iniyah ranks #11,223 among girls' names in the U.S., with 8 babies given the name that year.

When was Iniyah most popular?

Iniyah reached its peak popularity in 2007, ranking #8,518 that year with 14 babies given the name.

Is Iniyah a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Iniyah is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Iniyah?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Iniyah include Ange, Edy, Taide. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Iniyah

Iniyah is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 2003 and has accumulated 78 births in the dataset. Iniyah's peak popularity came in 2007 when it ranked #8,518. Use the chart and map above to compare Iniyah's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.