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Inas

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningsociability, friendliness · Arabic

Inas is an Arabic girl name meaning “sociability, friendliness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. 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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  • GenerationInas peaked in 1926, which makes it a Greatest Generation name, think great-grandparents.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Inas would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 270,270 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryInas first shows up in US birth records in 1914, the first year at least 5 babies got it. It has been in use for 111 years since.
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hello, little Inas

US births per million girls, 1914–2025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Inas

Inas is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “sociability, friendliness”. 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 1920s, 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:Arabic names

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Questions about the name Inas

What does the name Inas mean?

Inas means “sociability, friendliness” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Inas?

Inas is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Inas a boy or girl name?

Inas is a girl name. In 2025, 6 US girls were named Inas.

How popular is the name Inas?

Inas ranked #13,208 for US girls in 2025, given to 6 babies. Its best year was 1926, when it reached #2,474.

What should I know before naming my baby Inas?

Inas is an Arabic girl name meaning “sociability, friendliness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. 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.