The baby name Ini is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-nee (IPA: /ˈiːni/ or /ˈɪni/).
Ini is Igbo in Origin.
The baby name Ini is a Unisex name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-nee (IPA: /ˈiːni/ or /ˈɪni/).
Ini is Igbo in Origin.
Ini is a unisex name rooted in the Ibibio/Efik (and closely related Annang) languages of southeastern Nigeria. It comes from the lexical item ini, “time; season; appointed moment,” and often appears within theophoric compounds such as Iniobong (“time of the Lord”) and Iniabasi (“God’s time”). These longer forms are frequently shortened to Ini, which also functions independently as a given name.
As a modern given name it rose in visibility from the late 20th century, especially in Akwa Ibom and Cross River States and among the Nigerian diaspora; actress Ini Edo is a well‑known bearer. Variants and related forms include the compounds above and related forms such as Ekemini (“appointed time”). Outside West Africa, Ini can serve as a casual nickname for In‑ names (Indira, Ines, Indah), further reinforcing its brisk, two‑syllable appeal.
| Ini Edo Ini Edo is a well-known Nigerian actress who gained fame for her roles in Nollywood films. She is particularly recognized for her performances in movies like 'World Apart' and 'Games Women Play'. Born in 1982, Ini has become a prominent figure in the Nigerian film industry. | Ini Dima-Okojie Ini Dima-Okojie is a Nigerian actor best known for her role in the popular TV series 'Battleground'. She has also appeared in films like 'Namaste Wahala' and 'The Royal Hibiscus Hotel', showcasing her versatility and talent in the Nigerian film industry. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO | 0 | #52 | 1 | 2,706 | |
| AL | 0 | #76 | 1 | 2,372 | |
| SI | 0 | #80 | 1 | 1,612 | |
| BN | Girls | 0 | #114 | 1 | 5,459 |
| ID | Boys | 0 | #134 | 2 | 4,130 |
| GR | 0 | #135 | 1 | 3,911 | |
| BW | Girls | 0 | #151 | 1 | 4,216 |
| MT | Girls | 0 | #152 | 2 | 3,773 |
| HU | Boys | 0 | #174 | 1 | 3,954 |
| MT | Boys | 0 | #179 | 1 | 4,064 |
| UY | 0 | #182 | 1 | 2,477 | |
| AE | 0 | #187 | 1 | 10,220 | |
| DK | 0 | #206 | 1 | 5,198 | |
| AL | Girls | 0 | #225 | 3 | 4,141 |
| PS | 0 | #226 | 1 | 5,692 | |
| BG | Girls | 0 | #231 | 1 | 3,559 |
| NG | 0 | #234 | 31 | 5,926 | |
| GR | Girls | 0 | #249 | 1 | 6,293 |
| TW | Boys | 0 | #255 | 2 | 7,111 |
| MO | Girls | 0 | #256 | 8 | 7,056 |
| GR | Boys | 0 | #273 | 1 | 6,912 |
| AL | Boys | 0 | #274 | 25 | 5,122 |
| IL | 0 | #282 | 1 | 6,291 | |
| TW | Girls | 0 | #285 | 5 | 8,139 |
| HR | Girls | 0 | #294 | 1 | 3,687 |
| DK | Girls | 0 | #329 | 1 | 7,429 |
| CN | Boys | 0 | #331 | 1 | 9,639 |
| GH | Girls | 0 | #337 | 1 | 6,973 |
| GT | 0 | #338 | 1 | 5,948 | |
| QA | Girls | 0 | #341 | 3 | 15,378 |
| CZ | Girls | 0 | #350 | 2 | 5,378 |
| MY | 0 | #351 | 4 | 12,352 | |
| PL | Girls | 0 | #364 | 1 | 5,096 |
| YE | 0 | #398 | 1 | 8,639 | |
| PH | Boys | 0 | #407 | 2 | 11,440 |
| Austria | Girls | 0 | #409 | 12 | 1,885 |
| OM | Girls | 0 | #423 | 2 | 15,987 |
| CL | 0 | #434 | 1 | 6,867 | |
| SD | Boys | 0 | #466 | 1 | 10,523 |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| PA | Boys | 0 | #498 | 8 | 9,305 |
| NG | Girls | 0 | #505 | 319 | 15,093 |
| CO | 0 | #506 | 5 | 7,768 | |
| PA | Girls | 0 | #514 | 5 | 9,861 |
| RU | Girls | 0 | #521 | 3 | 11,913 |
| IQ | Girls | 0 | #525 | 1 | 11,303 |
| GT | Girls | 0 | #541 | 1 | 7,500 |
| IR | Girls | 0 | #544 | 2 | 8,334 |
| CM | Girls | 0 | #555 | 6 | 11,671 |
| HK | Boys | 0 | #556 | 2 | 12,905 |
| KW | Girls | 0 | #560 | 2 | 19,177 |
| CR | Girls | 0 | #571 | 3 | 11,342 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #574 | 468 | 16,906 |
| BH | 0 | #587 | 1 | 17,937 | |
| AR | Girls | 0 | #589 | 11 | 8,289 |
| AE | Girls | 0 | #594 | 4 | 20,968 |
| SG | Girls | 0 | #627 | 6 | 18,916 |
| HK | Girls | 0 | #647 | 4 | 16,104 |
| BO | Girls | 0 | #651 | 1 | 9,488 |
| IN | Girls | 0 | #652 | 3 | 13,121 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #734 | 6 | 17,960 |
| QA | Boys | 0 | #742 | 2 | 18,093 |
| Germany | Girls | 0 | #778 | 61 | 4,949 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| CL | Girls | 0 | #837 | 15 | 14,098 |
| TN | 0 | #861 | 5 | 13,765 | |
| Spain | Boys | 0 | #916 | 15 | 5,610 |
| OM | Boys | 0 | #917 | 2 | 17,948 |
| EG | Boys | 0 | #925 | 1 | 15,035 |
| NL | Girls | 0 | #925 | 31 | 5,933 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #925 | 2 | 14,506 |
| MY | Girls | 0 | #931 | 64 | 24,821 |
| Spain | Girls | 0 | #970 | 14 | 5,561 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #980 | 2 | 15,656 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #987 | 6 | 12,708 |
| SA | Girls | 0 | #1,006 | 9 | 25,931 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,008 | 3 | 14,861 |
| MY | Boys | 0 | #1,029 | 83 | 25,439 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| IN | Boys | 0 | #1,036 | 4 | 16,750 |
| CO | Girls | 0 | #1,061 | 18 | 16,140 |
| MA | 0 | #1,115 | 14 | 20,986 | |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| DZ | 0 | #1,160 | 17 | 20,130 | |
| ZA | Girls | 0 | #1,233 | 4 | 25,928 |
| TR | 0 | #1,252 | 3 | 19,440 | |
| MX | Girls | 0 | #1,263 | 5 | 17,781 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
| IT | Girls | 0 | #1,429 | 18 | 9,415 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,683 | 9 | 28,008 |
Ini is popular in 59 countries — most recent births per country:
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