Total births
559
Unisex name · since 1994
Inari
Since 1994, U.S. Social Security records show 559 babies named Inari, peaking in 2023. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #4174
- among girls today
- 559
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Inari is the #4174 most popular unisex name in the U.S. today, with 559 recorded since 1994.
According to the U.S. Social Security Administration, Inari has been recorded 559 times among girls since 1994, currently ranked #4174 nationally and more common than 76% of girls, with its heaviest use in the 2020s. This profile covers year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution, all derived directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1994 to 2025.
- #4174 among girls today
- 559 born since 1994
- 2020s peak decade
- 76% more common than other girls
Data updated Jun 2026
The verdict
Inari is currently the #4174 unisex name in America, more common than 76% of girls - 559 born since 1994, peaking in the 2020s.
- #4174
- among girls today
- 559
- born since 1994
- 2020s
- peak decade
- 76%
- more common than other girls
Inari vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#4174
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 76% of names given to girls today.
2020s
Peak decade
41% of everyone ever named Inari was born in this single decade.
2023
Single peak year
55 babies were named Inari in 2023 - its busiest year on record.
How Inari compares
559 Top 43% higher than 57% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Inari's all-time total is 46% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Inari | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 559 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 55 | 48 | 19,840 |
Inari's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Inari's SSA record in two at 2012 and the more recent half accounts for 63% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 37%, consistent with a name still gaining ground rather than fading. Its calmest year was 1994, with only 6 births recorded -- set against the 2023 peak of 55, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Inari at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
2023
Current rank
#4,174
Active since
1994
Inari popularity over time - girls
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1994–2025
- Peak year (2023)
- 55
- Annual births at peak, across 32 years of records
Inari popularity over time - boys
30 total births recorded since 2019 (Inari as boys' name)
Inari by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
2020s was Inari's strongest decade.
231 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 41% of all-time use.
Inari births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1990s 27
1990s
27 births
- 2000s
2000s
145 births
- 2010s
2010s
156 births
- 2020s
2020s
231 births
What this shows Peak: 2020s at 231 births (41% of all-time use).
How Inari compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Inari's total volume
Inari vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Inari by state
Where Inari concentrates geographically, total births since 1994
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California | | 30 | 5.4% |
| #2 | Texas | | 11 | 2.0% |
| #3 | Florida | | 6 | 1.1% |
| #4 | North Carolina | | 5 | 0.9% |
California share of Inari's total US births 5.4%
Even split
30 of 559 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 4 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Inari? ▼
Inari has been given to 559 babies in the U.S. since 1994, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #4174 as of the latest data. 55 babies were born in 2023, its single highest year.
When was Inari most popular? ▼
Inari was most popular in the 2020s decade with 231 total births. The single peak year was 2023.
Where is Inari most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Inari are California (30 births), Texas (11 births), Florida (6 births).
Is Inari a unisex name? ▼
Yes, Inari is used for both boys and girls. As a girl's name it has 559 births, and as a boy's name it has 30 births.
How long has the name Inari been used? ▼
The SSA has tracked Inari since 1994 -- 32 years through the most recent 2025 data.
What names are similar to Inari? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ina, Inaya, Inara, Inaaya, and 4 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Inari's data
- California records the most Inaris (30 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. California names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Inari
Nearby Names Like Inari
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Inari
Ina Girl
#2637 34,074 births
Inaya Girl
#760 3,453 births
Inara Girl
#1348 2,579 births
Inaaya Girl
#2385 1,848 births
Inayah Girl
#1635 1,189 births
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Data Sources
Data as of June 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1994–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Inari: #4174 Unisex Name - 559 Births, Peak 2023." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/inari. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Inari draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of June 2026.