Inari Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Finnish
Gender Distribution:
3% Masculine / 97% Feminine
Meaning:
Inari means 'successful' or 'beautiful pearl' in Japanese and is derived from the name of the Finnish deity of fertility, agriculture, and foxes.
Meaning of the Name Inari
Inari is a unisex name of Finnish origin. It is derived from the name of the Finnish deity of fertility, agriculture, and foxes. Inari is often associated with the fox due to its connection with the deity. The name is believed to bring good fortune and abundance. Inari is also a popular name for girls in Japan, where it means 'successful' or 'beautiful pearl'.
Popularity of the Name Inari
The popularity for the name Inari peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 49 births, which ranked number 5,914 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Inari had the most female births in 2022 with 49, which ranked number 3,251 out of 17,660 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 2021 with 8, which ranked number 8,804 out of 14,057 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Inari has increased sharply over the last ten years from 11 births to 49 births, an increase of 345.45%. Among females, Inari has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 11 births to 49 births, an increase of 345.45%.
Nationwide Popularity of Inari
- 20 Year Trend of Inari: 390.00%
- 10 Year Trend of Inari: 345.45%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Inari: 345.45%
Popularity of Inari by State
Among females, Inari was most popular in Southeastern states with 6 births in the region. It was most commonly used in FL, with 6 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Inari. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 1875 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Inari
- Total Births of Inari: 57 (16.11%)
- Female Births of Inari: 57 (16.11%)
Given the upward trend of Inari over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 16.11% increase in total births, for a total of 57 births in 2024. For Females, births for Inari have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 57 female births in 2024, an increase of 16.11%.