Inayat

Inayat - A very unique female name

Inayat appeared on the charts for the first time in 2020 on position #4795. In this article you'll learn the history of this name, statistics, see famous people named Inayat and more.
Are you having a baby or looking to learn more about the name Inayat? Our experts and editorial staff have gathered trends and insights for 30,000+ baby names over the last 100 years -- And on this page you will learn everything you ever wanted to know about the name Inayat. The baby girl name Inayat was given to 15 baby girls in 2025, ranking #3292 on the national girl baby name top chart.


With that position 1 in 86,898 baby girls were given this name - making this a very unique female name according to our Popularity Score algorithm. Inayat peaked in popularity 1 years ago in 2025 on position 3292.

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Inayat is currently topping the charts in...

Did you know that popularity can vary a lot between states? Inayat is currently topping the baby name charts in California at position #1,524 - and is the least popular in California at position #1,524.

Why care about state specific baby name charts? It could be that a name that is very popular on the national overall charts is less (or even more) popular where you live. So make sure you check out the state specific charts below and find out how popular or unique Inayat is where you live.

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Inayat origin and meaning

Arabic and Urdu, from 'inaya

From Arabic 'inaya — 'care, concern, solicitude', with the -t of the construct form

Inayat is an Arabic and Urdu name from the word for care and loving concern, borne historically by both men and women in Muslim cultures. For US girls it appeared in 2020 and reached its highest use in 2025. The Sufi teacher Inayat Khan was a male bearer of the name and does not count for this girls' profile.

Attested etymology

Inayat is a 6 letter name with 3 syllables.

To see famous people named Inayat, pop culture references for the name Inayat and nicknames & variations - visit Nameberry or Wikipedia.

Similar to Inayat

We've found the following names that sound similar to Inayat, sorted by popularity.

India / Indie / Indy / Indya / Indi / Iantha / Indiya / Inetha / Inti /

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Name statistics

Most parents-to-be know if they want a popular or unique name, and with these charts and data tables you can easily get a better understanding of how popular or unique this name is.

With a quick glance you can easily tell if this name is increasing or declining in popularity - But note that its current popularity can actually differ a lot from state to state.

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Even more about Inayat

These are some of the common questions you may want to have answered to know if this is the perfect name for your baby.

Is Inayat a common or unique name?

By analyzing the number of births and frequency of this name we've determined that it's currently a very unique female name.

What is the number of syllables for the name Inayat?

3 syllables. Why is this important? One of the things that makes a baby name sound good and have a nice rythm is the number of syllables - and especially the number of syllables along with the syllable count for your last name. A simple rule is to avoid having the same number of syllables in your first, middle and last name.

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Pronunciation

in-AH-yat · /ɪnˈɑːjət/
Stress and the middle vowel vary between Arabic and South Asian pronunciations.

Around the world

No traditional forms in other languages — this name was created in America in our own time.

Spellings and nicknames

• Inaya — The related feminine form without the final -t — a separate, established name.

Famous bearers

None yet — the name first appears in the data in 2020, and its oldest bearers are still young.

Style

International

Why parents choose it

Parents choose Inayat for its gentle meaning — care and concern — and its lyrical three syllables.

Worth knowing

• English speakers often split it as 'in a yat'; the spelling and pronunciation both need guidance at first.