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The baby name Inga is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋɡə/ or /ˈɪŋə/ (IN-guh).

Inga is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Norse, Scandinavian
Pronunciation: /ˈɪŋɡə/ or /ˈɪŋə/ (IN-guh)

What is the meaning of the name Inga ?

The baby name Inga is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɪŋɡə/ or /ˈɪŋə/ (IN-guh).

Inga is Norse, Scandinavian in Origin.

Inga is a feminine name of Scandinavian and wider Germanic origin, ultimately from the Proto-Germanic theonym Ingwaz (Ing/Yngvi), later identified with the Norse god Freyr. As a short form of compound Ing- names, it carries the sense "of Ing," "belonging to Ing," or "protected by Ing." In Old Norse, the related masculine Ingi is common; the feminine Inga arose as a standalone alongside compounds such as Ingrid ("Ing + beautiful") and Ingeborg ("Ing + protection").

Documented in medieval Scandinavia, Inga and its cognates persisted in Sweden and Norway, then spread to Germany, the Baltics, and parts of Eastern Europe. The name enjoyed revivalist favor in the 19th–20th centuries. Variants and relatives include Inge (unisex in Scandinavia/Germany), Inger (Danish/Norwegian), Inka (Finnish/Polish diminutive), and compound forms like Ingrid, Ingeborg, Ingvild, and Ingunn. Russian and Baltic usage typically keeps the spelling Inga.

Inga has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Inga

Inga Ruginienė Politician · Born 1981 · Lithuania Inga Ruginienė is a Lithuanian politician and trade unionist best known for serving as Lithuania’s 19th prime minister since 25 September 2025. A member of the Social Democratic Party, she has also been a Member of the Seimas since 2024 and previously served as minister of Social Security and Labour. Inga Swenson Actor · Born 1932 · United States Inga Swenson was an American actress and singer best known for her Broadway work. She earned two Tony Award nominations for Best Actress in a Musical, for playing Lizzie Curry in 110 in the Shade and Irene Adler in Baker Street. Inga Tidblad Actor · Born 1901 · Sweden Inga Tidblad was a prominent Swedish actor, most famous for her work in theater and film during the early to mid-20th century. She starred in notable films like 'Intermezzo' and 'The Heavenly Play'. Her performances left a lasting impact on Swedish cinema and theater.
Inga Landgré Actor · Born 1927 · Sweden Inga Landgré is a Swedish actor best known for her role in Ingmar Bergman's film 'Summer with Monika'. She has also appeared in 'The Seventh Seal' and 'Fanny and Alexander', showcasing her versatility and talent in Swedish cinema. Inga Jankauskaitė Actor · Born 1981 · Lithuania Inga Jankauskaitė is a well-known Lithuanian actress and singer, most famous for her role in the popular TV series 'Moterys meluoja geriau'. She has also showcased her musical talent with songs like 'Man patinka' and has been a judge on the Lithuanian version of 'The Voice'.

Inga – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Germany Girls 2021 #1 — 416
Ireland Girls 2016 #1 — 921
LT Girls 0 #4 1,269 1,904
LT 0 #12 130 949
Iceland 0 #13 23 71
Iceland Girls 0 #13 70 132
GE Girls 0 #15 270 1,564
KR Girls 0 #15 1 572
Iceland Girls 2023 #19 1,050 60
EE 0 #26 12 1,051
GE 0 #30 15 997
MD 0 #31 4 434
NA 0 #31 3 2,537
MD Girls 0 #45 62 865
CY 0 #60 1 1,632
LU 0 #63 4 2,830
EE Girls 0 #67 79 1,888
AO 0 #77 1 2,729
BG 0 #81 2 1,799
KZ 0 #92 3 1,452
AF Girls 0 #94 1 2,402
CY Girls 0 #95 27 3,755
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
GE Boys 0 #104 7 2,055
Norway Girls 2025 #106 21 453
QA 0 #106 1 7,011
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
RU Girls 0 #116 1,154 11,913
OM 0 #121 1 6,215
GR 0 #135 1 3,911
PA 0 #138 1 3,797
RU 0 #138 52 3,641
DK Girls 0 #139 228 7,429
MT Girls 0 #145 9 3,773
GR Girls 0 #146 100 6,293
LT Boys 0 #147 5 2,166
PL Girls 0 #163 368 5,096
SI Girls 0 #171 7 2,769
Sweden Girls 2022 #174 6 1,568
HR 0 #176 6 2,081
DK 0 #179 25 5,198
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
LU Girls 0 #183 8 4,850
PL 0 #183 30 2,600
NA Girls 0 #184 41 7,146
AE 0 #186 2 10,220
AR 0 #193 1 2,915
HR Girls 0 #207 84 3,687
PS 0 #209 10 5,692
AO Girls 0 #217 1 4,575
HU Girls 0 #221 5 3,308
NA Boys 0 #224 12 6,830
Germany Girls 0 #225 1,439 4,949
AL Girls 0 #226 2 4,141
IR 0 #226 6 4,221
BG Girls 0 #228 4 3,559
Finland Girls 2026 #236 1,575 3,895
Finland Girls 0 #236 194 1,368
KZ Girls 0 #243 79 5,862
PT 0 #245 6 4,161
IL 0 #251 24 6,291
JP Girls 0 #251 1 6,592
HR Boys 0 #258 2 3,997
MO Girls 0 #263 1 7,056
Germany 0 #266 180 2,542
JM Girls 0 #271 8 7,507
GR Boys 0 #273 1 6,912
Finland 0 #278 30 830
TW Girls 0 #286 4 8,139
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
CZ Girls 0 #310 32 5,378
SA 0 #312 1 10,560
DK Boys 0 #331 2 7,401
JO Girls 0 #339 1 7,570
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
QA Girls 0 #341 3 15,378
CN Girls 0 #353 7 8,829
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
MU Girls 0 #358 5 8,539
PS Girls 0 #366 164 10,981
Austria Girls 0 #370 51 1,885
NL 0 #380 12 2,481
IL Girls 0 #388 254 11,648
France Girls 2013 #402 5 3,238
ZA 0 #403 45 14,421
EG 0 #412 1 6,387
UY Boys 0 #412 2 5,922
PT Girls 0 #413 39 7,952
OM Girls 0 #424 1 15,987
CL 0 #431 4 6,867
Spain 0 #443 10 2,326
RU Boys 0 #494 12 12,621
IR Girls 0 #499 32 8,334
CO 0 #509 2 7,768
IQ Girls 0 #523 3 11,303
AE Girls 0 #530 24 20,968
UY Girls 0 #535 2 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
KW Girls 0 #561 1 19,177
PS Boys 0 #561 1 10,655
CR Girls 0 #569 5 11,342
BH 0 #587 1 17,937
IL Boys 0 #624 2 10,983
AR Girls 0 #628 3 8,289
SG Girls 0 #629 4 18,916
BO Girls 0 #644 8 9,488
HK Girls 0 #648 3 16,104
IN Girls 0 #654 1 13,121
IT 0 #661 54 4,183
ZA Girls 0 #668 574 25,928
ZA Boys 0 #669 605 25,619
IT Girls 0 #679 1,104 9,415
LB 0 #688 3 13,263
CL Boys 0 #700 1 13,390
SY 0 #767 1 11,684
BR Boys 0 #782 4 12,213
Spain Girls 0 #784 201 5,561
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
NL Girls 0 #814 142 5,933
CL Girls 0 #838 14 14,098
TR 0 #846 404 19,440
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
PE Boys 0 #867 12 14,506
United States Girls 2024 #905 12 8,487
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
EG Girls 0 #945 15 14,742
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #987 6 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,005 6 14,861
SA Girls 0 #1,011 4 25,931
MY Girls 0 #1,070 3 24,821
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MY Boys 0 #1,180 3 25,439
MA 0 #1,199 1 20,986
DZ 0 #1,231 4 20,130
MX Girls 0 #1,267 1 17,781
IT Boys 0 #1,460 12 10,046
SA Boys 0 #1,691 1 28,008

Inga is popular in 76 countries — most recent births per country:

Norway
United States
Sweden
Germany
Scotland, United Kingdom

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People also ask about Inga

Inga is predominantly a girl's name.
Inga is a 2 syllable name, pronounced /ˈɪŋɡə/ or /ˈɪŋə/ (IN-guh).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Inge, Inger, Ingela, Ingrid, Ingeborg and Ingegerd.
Across languages, Inga has these equivalents: Ingo (male, German), Yngve (male, Swedish), Ing (Old Norse element/theonym), Yngvi (Old Norse theonym).
Yes, very popular — Inga ranked #1 in Germany in 2021, and appears in official birth registries across 9 countries.
Inga ranks highest in Germany (#1 in 2021).
Inga's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #108 in 2015 to #106 in 2025 in Norway.
Yes — 5 notable people named Inga are in our database, including Inga Ruginienė (Politician), Inga Swenson (Actor), Inga Tidblad (Actor).