Inara
Inara is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Ray of light, shining, or illuminated.
Origin and history
Inara is a feminine name of Arabic and Persian origins meaning 'ray of light' or 'shining light'. It is also recognized as the name of a Hittite mythology goddess of wild animals. The name has seen a steady rise in modern U.S. popularity, partly influenced by modern media.
Popularity in the United States
2,579 babies in the United States have been named Inara since 1880. It ranks #3477 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1194.
States where it is most popular
- CA (22.4 %)
- TX (14.8 %)
- NY (10 %)
- FL (9.5 %)
- WA (6.1 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 0 |
| 1970-1980 | 0 |
| 1980-1990 | 0 |
| 1990-2000 | 19 |
| 2000-2010 | 383 |
| 2010-2019 | 1,159 |
| 2020-2029 | 1,018 |
Famous people named Inara
- Inara George: Singer, Songwriter
Fun facts
- In ancient Anatolian mythology, Inara was the Hittite goddess of the wild animals of the steppe.
- The name gained broader familiarity in western pop culture through the character Inara Serra in the sci-fi TV series Firefly.