UK girl's name
Inaara
A feminine Arabic name meaning "rays of light" or "illumination".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Inaara is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inaara popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #1160, with 29 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 29 births.
This profile covers 138 England and Wales registrations across 15 recorded years from 2003 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
Inaara is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 137 living people in the UK are called Inaara. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Inaara ranked #1160 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 29 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2024, when 29 girls were registered as Inaara.
- • About 137 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inaara as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#1160
2024
Births in 2024
29
Latest year
Peak year
2024
29 births
Estimated living
137
2026
Meaning
What does Inaara mean?
The name Inaara is believed to have its origins in the Arabic language. It is a variation of the name Inara, which is derived from the Arabic word "anwar," meaning "light" or "radiance." The name Inaara is thought to have emerged in the Middle Eastern region, particularly in the Arabian Peninsula, during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries.
While the name Inaara does not appear to have any direct references in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its root word, "anwar," is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam. The concept of light and radiance holds significant symbolic meaning in Islamic teachings, representing knowledge, guidance, and spiritual enlightenment.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inaara can be traced back to the 12th century, when it was used by a renowned Arabic poet and scholar from Andalusia (modern-day Spain). Inaara bint al-Mutamid was a talented writer and literary figure who lived during the reign of the Almoravid Dynasty.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Inaara. One such person was Inaara al-Baghdadi, a renowned female mathematician and astronomer who lived in the 12th century in Baghdad. She made significant contributions to the fields of mathematics and astronomy, and her works were widely studied and referenced by scholars of her time.
Another prominent figure was Inaara al-Andalusiyya, a 13th-century Andalusian writer and poet. Her poetry was celebrated for its intricate imagery and profound insights into the human experience. She was part of the literary and intellectual renaissance that flourished in Andalusia during the Islamic rule.
In the realm of art and culture, Inaara al-Qawwali was a renowned 15th-century singer and musician from India. She was a master of the Qawwali musical tradition, a form of Sufi devotional music popular in the Indian subcontinent. Her mesmerizing performances and vocal prowess earned her widespread acclaim.
Inaara al-Mansuriyya was a 16th-century Ottoman princess and patron of the arts. She commissioned the construction of several architectural marvels, including mosques, madrasas (Islamic schools), and public fountains, in various cities across the Ottoman Empire, leaving an indelible mark on the region's cultural landscape.
These are just a few examples of notable individuals who have carried the name Inaara throughout history, each leaving their unique imprint on various fields, from literature and poetry to mathematics, astronomy, and the arts.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inaara over time
The chart below shows babies named Inaara registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2003 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Inaara, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 29 births in 2024, compared with 29 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inaara by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inaara was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2175 | 84 | 5 |
| 2010s | #3941 | 42 | 7 |
| 2000s | #4017 | 12 | 3 |
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- Iris 10,353
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FAQ
Inaara: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inaara in the UK right now?
In 2024, Inaara was ranked #1160 for girls in England and Wales, with 29 births registered.
When was Inaara most popular?
The peak year on record was 2024, with 29 babies registered as Inaara in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inaara?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "rays of light" or "illumination".
How many people are called Inaara in the UK?
A total of 138 babies have been registered as Inaara across the 15 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.