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UK girl's name

Inza

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lovely" or "beauty".

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.

Inza is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inza popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2002, with 4 births.

This profile covers 20 England and Wales registrations across 6 recorded years from 2000 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 75% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 20 living people in the UK are called Inza. 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

  • Inza ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2002, when 4 girls were registered as Inza.
  • About 20 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inza as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5891

2024

Births in 2024

3

Latest year

Peak year

2002

4 births

Estimated living

20

2026

Meaning

What does Inza mean?

The name Inza is believed to have originated from the Sanskrit language, which is an ancient Indo-Aryan language that has been used in the Indian subcontinent for over 3,500 years. The name is derived from the Sanskrit word "indu," which means "moon" or "drop."

In Hindu mythology, the moon is revered as a powerful celestial body that governs the tides and cycles of nature. As such, the name Inza may have been bestowed upon individuals as a symbol of beauty, grace, and fertility.

One of the earliest recorded mentions of the name Inza can be found in the ancient Hindu texts known as the Vedas, which date back to around 1500 BCE. In these sacred scriptures, the name is occasionally used to refer to goddesses or celestial beings associated with the moon.

Throughout history, there have been several notable individuals who bore the name Inza. In the 16th century, Inza Begum was a renowned Mughal princess and the daughter of the Emperor Akbar. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her support of cultural and literary endeavors.

In the 19th century, Inza Bashir was a pioneering educator and social reformer from India. She established several schools for girls and worked tirelessly to promote women's education and empowerment.

In the realm of literature, Inza Huq was a celebrated Bangladeshi writer and poet who lived from 1935 to 2021. Her works often explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition.

Another notable figure was Inza Hayat, a Pakistani actress and singer who rose to fame in the 1960s and 1970s. She was renowned for her versatility and her ability to portray a wide range of characters on stage and screen.

Lastly, Inza Azmat was a Pakistani squash player who achieved great success in the early 2000s. She won numerous international tournaments and was ranked among the top players in the world during her prime.

Overall, the name Inza has a rich and diverse history, spanning various cultures and eras. Its connection to the moon and its association with celestial beings have imbued it with a sense of mystery and beauty throughout the ages.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Inza over time

The chart below shows babies named Inza registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2000 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 Inza, the clearest high point is 2002. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 4 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Inza
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Decades

Inza by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inza 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 #5394 10 3
2010s #5591 3 1
2000s #3661 7 2

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FAQ

Inza: questions and answers

How popular is the name Inza in the UK right now?

In 2024, Inza was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Inza most popular?

The peak year on record was 2002, with 4 babies registered as Inza in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Inza?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "lovely" or "beauty".

How many people are called Inza in the UK?

A total of 20 babies have been registered as Inza across the 6 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.