UK girl's name
Inayra
An Arabic name meaning "heavenly light" or "luminous ray".
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.
Inayra is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inayra popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2020, with 4 births.
This profile covers 15 England and Wales registrations across 4 recorded years from 2020 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.
The latest count is about 100% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 15 living people in the UK are called Inayra. 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
- • Inayra ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2020, when 4 girls were registered as Inayra.
- • About 15 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inayra as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#4843
2024
Births in 2024
4
Latest year
Peak year
2020
4 births
Estimated living
15
2026
Meaning
What does Inayra mean?
The name Inayra is believed to have its origins in the Sanskrit language, which is one of the oldest Indo-Aryan languages spoken in ancient India. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "inayat," which means "grace" or "blessing." The earliest known use of the name dates back to around the 5th century CE, during the Gupta Empire period in ancient India.
In Hindu mythology, the name Inayra is associated with the goddess Lakshmi, who is revered as the embodiment of beauty, prosperity, and good fortune. The name was often given to girls as a way of invoking the blessings of the goddess and wishing them a life filled with abundance and grace.
One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Inayra can be found in the Sanskrit epic poem, the Mahabharata, which is believed to have been composed between the 8th and 4th centuries BCE. In this ancient text, the name is mentioned in reference to a celestial nymph who was known for her beauty and grace.
Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Inayra. One of the earliest was Inayra Devi, a renowned Indian poet and scholar who lived during the 16th century CE. Her works, which were written in Sanskrit and Brajbhasha, were celebrated for their lyrical elegance and profound insights into the human condition.
Another notable bearer of the name was Inayra Begum, a 17th-century Mughal princess and the daughter of the famous Emperor Aurangzeb. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support for the construction of several architectural marvels, including the Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, which remains one of the largest mosques in the world.
In more recent times, Inayra Gandhi, an Indian politician and the daughter of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, carried on the legacy of the name. She served as a member of the Indian Parliament and played an influential role in shaping the country's political landscape.
Inayra Nath, a renowned Indian classical dancer and choreographer, was another prominent figure who bore the name. Born in 1939, she dedicated her life to preserving and promoting the art of Kathak, a classical Indian dance form, and earned numerous accolades for her contributions to the field.
Finally, Inayra Sharma, a contemporary Indian actress and model, has gained widespread recognition for her performances in various Bollywood films and television shows. Her portrayal of diverse characters has earned her critical acclaim and a dedicated fan base.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inayra over time
The chart below shows babies named Inayra registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2020 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 Inayra, the clearest high point is 2020. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inayra by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inayra 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 | #4939 | 15 | 4 |
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FAQ
Inayra: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inayra in the UK right now?
In 2024, Inayra was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.
When was Inayra most popular?
The peak year on record was 2020, with 4 babies registered as Inayra in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inayra?
An Arabic name meaning "heavenly light" or "luminous ray".
How many people are called Inayra in the UK?
A total of 15 babies have been registered as Inayra across the 4 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.