UK girl's name
Inesa
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "the anticipated one".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Inesa is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inesa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2010, with 5 births.
This profile covers 38 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 2007 to 2022. 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 60% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 38 living people in the UK are called Inesa. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Inesa ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2010, when 5 girls were registered as Inesa.
- • About 38 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inesa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
2010
5 births
Estimated living
38
2026
Meaning
What does Inesa mean?
The name Inesa has its origins in the Latin language and can be traced back to ancient Roman times. It is derived from the Latin word "inesse," which means "to be within" or "to be present." The name is thought to have been used as a feminine form of the Latin name "Inessius."
One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Inesa can be found in ancient Roman documents from the 2nd century AD. It was a relatively uncommon name during that time period but was occasionally given to girls born into wealthy or aristocratic Roman families.
In the Middle Ages, the name Inesa saw a resurgence in popularity, particularly in parts of Western Europe that were influenced by Latin culture and the Roman Catholic Church. Some historical records suggest that Inesa was the name of a 7th-century Frankish nun who lived in what is now modern-day France.
Throughout the centuries, several notable individuals have borne the name Inesa. One example is Inesa de Santillana, a Spanish noblewoman who lived in the 15th century and was known for her patronage of the arts and literature. Another is Inesa Adelaida Maubourg, a French aristocrat and courtier who lived during the reign of King Louis XIV in the late 17th century.
In the 19th century, Inesa Armand was a prominent Russian revolutionary and close associate of Vladimir Lenin. She played a significant role in the Bolshevik Revolution and served as the first head of the Zhenotdel, the women's department of the Communist Party.
Another notable figure was Inesa Voronova, a Soviet actress and singer who gained fame in the 1930s and 1940s for her roles in several popular films and stage productions. She was born in 1910 and lived until 1984.
While the name Inesa has its roots in Latin and was historically more common in parts of Europe influenced by Roman culture, it has also gained some popularity in other parts of the world, particularly in Slavic countries like Russia and Ukraine, where variations like Inessa and Inesska are used.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inesa over time
The chart below shows babies named Inesa registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2007 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Inesa, the clearest high point is 2010. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inesa by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inesa 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 | #5581 | 9 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4938 | 23 | 6 |
| 2000s | #5379 | 6 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Inesa
- Isabella 58,822
- Isla 51,854
- Isabelle 46,163
- Imogen 33,758
- Ivy 23,306
- Isabel 20,895
- Isobel 19,706
- Iris 10,353
- India 8,371
- Iqra 4,452
- Indie 3,873
- Iona 3,682
FAQ
Inesa: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inesa in the UK right now?
In 2022, Inesa was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Inesa most popular?
The peak year on record was 2010, with 5 babies registered as Inesa in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inesa?
A feminine name of Spanish origin meaning "the anticipated one".
How many people are called Inesa in the UK?
A total of 38 babies have been registered as Inesa across the 11 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.