Inah
Meaningdepends on the hanja chosen · Korean
Inah is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length.
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- GenerationInah peaked in 1918, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
- HistoryInah first shows up in US birth records in 1918, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 107 years since.
US births per million girls, 1918–2025
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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).
About the name Inah
Inah is a girl name of Korean origin. Its two syllables give it an easy rhythm, and the consonant at the end gives it a confident finish. It was most fashionable in the 1910s, which gives it a vintage, grandparent-chic charm. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.
Origin:Korean names
Other spellings of Inah
More Korean girl names
- Girl name: Mira · wonderful
- Girl name: Hanna · grace
- Girl name: Mina · depends on the hanja chosen
- Unisex name: Ari · lion
- Girl name: Hana · one; flower in Japanese
- Unisex name: Sol · sun
- Girl name: Yuna · often gentle
- Unisex name: Dana · graceful, refined
Questions about the name Inah
What does the name Inah mean?
Like most Korean names, Inah has no single fixed meaning. Each syllable is written with a hanja (Chinese) character, and parents choose the characters, and with them the meaning. The same sound can stand for very different things, so ask a Korean speaker which characters you'd use before you decide.
What is the origin of the name Inah?
Inah is Korean in origin. Other Korean names to consider are Mira (“wonderful”), Hanna (“grace”), Mina (“depends on the hanja chosen”) and Ari (“lion”).
Is Inah a boy or girl name?
Inah is a girl name.
How popular is the name Inah?
Inah is rare: fewer than 5 US girls got it in 2025, and it was last given to 5 or more in 2008. It peaked at #4,809 in 1918, so it's a name with history that few kids share today.
What names are similar to Inah?
If you like Inah, you might also like Ina. Ina is another spelling of the same name.
What should I know before naming my baby Inah?
Inah is a Korean girl name whose meaning depends on the characters it's written with. Korean names are usually built from two syllables, each picked for the character it's written with. It sounds crisp and confident, it's easy to spell and quick to call across a playground, and it pairs well with middle names of almost any length. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.