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The baby name Inna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-nah (English: /ˈiːnə/; Russian: [ˈinnə]).

Inna is Russian, Slavic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 2.0
Origin: Russian, Slavic
Pronunciation: EE-nah (English: /ˈiːnə/; Russian: [ˈinnə])

What is the meaning of the name Inna ?

The baby name Inna is a Female name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced EE-nah (English: /ˈiːnə/; Russian: [ˈinnə]).

Inna is Russian, Slavic in Origin.

Used across the Slavic world, Inna (Russian Inna, Ukrainian Inna) is a feminine given name with roots in the early Christian calendar. It appears in Eastern Orthodox martyrologies among three companions of the Apostle Andrew - Inna, Pinna, and Rimma - where Inna was borne by a male martyr of probable Scythian or Gothic background and uncertain meaning. As a modern given name, Inna became widespread for women in Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus from the late 19th century and especially in the Soviet era, then traveled with the diaspora.

Its etymology is debated: some link it to Inessa (the Russian form of Agnes) and thus gloss it as “chaste” or “pure,” while others treat it as a separate, pre-Slavic name with unknown sense. Variants and related forms include Ina (a simplified or colloquial form in many languages), Inessa, and the Russian diminutives Innochka, Inka, and Inyuta. Transliterated internationally as Inna, it remains compact and pan-Slavic.

Inna has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Inna

Inna Churikova Actor · Born 1943 · Russia Inna Churikova was a prominent Russian actress known for her captivating performances in Soviet and Russian cinema. She gained fame for her roles in films like 'The Story of Asya Klyachina', 'Vassa', and 'The Beginning'. Her talent and versatility made her a beloved figure in the world of acting. Yoo In-na Actor · Born 1982 · South Korea Yoo In-na is a South Korean actress best known for her roles in Queen and I, My Love from the Star, and Goblin. Born on June 5, 1982, she first gained attention after appearing in supporting roles in High Kick!. Inna Modja Actor · Born 1984 · Mali Inna Modja is a Malian singer and actress known for her hit song 'French Cancan (Monsieur Sainte Nitouche)'. She has also made a name for herself in the film industry with roles in movies like 'The African Doctor'.
Inna Makarova Actor · Born 1926 · Russia Inna Makarova was a Russian actress best known for her role in the film 'The Cranes Are Flying'. She gained fame for her performances in Soviet cinema during the mid-20th century, including notable appearances in 'The Return of Vasili Bortnikov' and 'My Dear Man'.

Inna – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
EE 0 #27 11 1,051
DJ Girls 0 #29 1 488
MD 0 #30 5 434
MV Girls 0 #31 5 2,021
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
TM Girls 0 #33 3 574
RU Girls 0 #39 5,557 11,913
EE Girls 0 #41 121 1,888
MT 0 #43 1 1,767
GE 0 #44 1 997
RU 0 #51 267 3,641
MD Girls 0 #52 46 865
CY 0 #55 6 1,632
CM 0 #56 1 2,592
KZ 0 #57 35 1,452
BG 0 #63 18 1,799
AL 0 #66 10 2,372
LU 0 #66 1 2,830
KZ Girls 0 #68 669 5,862
AZ Girls 0 #69 7 1,051
IN 0 #71 1 2,963
CY Girls 0 #72 50 3,755
IL Girls 0 #72 1,743 11,648
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
GE Girls 0 #79 26 1,564
MD Boys 0 #81 1 756
LT 0 #83 6 949
CN 0 #84 3 3,857
PS Girls 0 #95 1,022 10,981
ID Girls 0 #97 6 3,319
TW 0 #102 2 4,523
QA 0 #104 3 7,011
PH 0 #106 5 5,607
GE Boys 0 #109 2 2,055
BN Girls 0 #113 2 5,459
HU 0 #115 1 1,675
CY Boys 0 #130 2 3,473
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
Switzerland Girls 2024 #133 3 1,786
RS Girls 0 #134 4 1,651
MU 0 #136 2 3,613
MT Girls 0 #139 13 3,773
JO 0 #140 1 2,158
GR Girls 0 #141 105 6,293
AL Girls 0 #143 84 4,141
BG Girls 0 #144 82 3,559
PS 0 #148 71 5,692
BW Girls 0 #150 2 4,216
LT Girls 0 #162 33 1,904
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
IL 0 #167 114 6,291
SI Girls 0 #170 8 2,769
LU Girls 0 #174 12 4,850
HR 0 #179 3 2,081
MT Boys 0 #179 1 4,064
CZ 0 #181 6 3,154
UY 0 #182 1 2,477
AE 0 #184 4 10,220
Sweden Girls 2018 #187 2 1,665
CZ Girls 0 #202 160 5,378
DK 0 #205 2 5,198
PL 0 #205 8 2,600
PL Girls 0 #215 176 5,096
BG Boys 0 #220 1 3,850
HU Girls 0 #220 6 3,308
IR 0 #223 9 4,221
NA Girls 0 #229 9 7,146
JP Girls 0 #231 15 6,592
BD 0 #241 1 5,992
MO Girls 0 #241 11 7,056
GH 0 #247 2 5,396
PT 0 #247 4 4,161
AO Boys 0 #249 1 5,568
EC Girls 0 #258 1 3,650
TW Girls 0 #260 17 8,139
Finland Girls 2026 #264 1,276 3,895
Finland Girls 0 #267 138 1,368
NG 0 #271 2 5,926
SG 0 #278 5 11,010
HR Girls 0 #279 11 3,687
DK Girls 0 #284 33 7,429
Finland 0 #284 24 830
Canada Girls 2018 #285 6 2,960
KZ Boys 0 #291 6 6,578
CM Girls 0 #300 264 11,671
AL Boys 0 #303 1 5,122
CZ Boys 0 #304 2 6,530
GH Girls 0 #308 17 6,973
JO Girls 0 #309 17 7,570
France Girls 2021 #327 79 3,185
CN Girls 0 #328 22 8,829
PE 0 #329 1 6,350
MU Girls 0 #332 20 8,539
QA Girls 0 #335 9 15,378
PL Boys 0 #340 1 6,459
MY 0 #349 6 12,352
PT Girls 0 #353 101 7,952
HK 0 #357 1 8,483
SD Girls 0 #358 1 7,678
PH Girls 0 #359 32 13,098
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
IR Girls 0 #380 155 8,334
Austria Girls 0 #383 38 1,885
Germany 0 #395 43 2,542
YE 0 #397 2 8,639
BD Girls 0 #402 5 8,413
EG 0 #408 5 6,387
Germany Girls 0 #412 572 4,949
OM Girls 0 #417 8 15,987
Spain 0 #432 21 2,326
CL 0 #433 2 6,867
MX 0 #442 4 8,339
IT Girls 0 #465 2,139 9,415
RU Boys 0 #469 37 12,621
AE Girls 0 #472 82 20,968
KW Girls 0 #503 13 19,177
CO 0 #510 1 7,768
CR Boys 0 #510 1 10,188
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
CR Girls 0 #513 20 11,342
IQ Girls 0 #519 7 11,303
LY 0 #525 11 12,703
UY Girls 0 #534 3 6,731
CM Boys 0 #537 14 12,054
GT Girls 0 #539 3 7,500
BH 0 #541 13 17,937
SG Girls 0 #547 40 18,916
PS Boys 0 #553 9 10,655
IR Boys 0 #564 2 10,162
HK Girls 0 #589 27 16,104
IL Boys 0 #593 15 10,983
BO Girls 0 #594 18 9,488
BD Boys 0 #605 1 10,045
AR Girls 0 #626 5 8,289
Spain Girls 0 #645 366 5,561
LB 0 #645 14 13,263
IN Girls 0 #650 5 13,121
IT 0 #651 64 4,183
NG Girls 0 #698 89 15,093
SY 0 #717 12 11,684
QA Boys 0 #743 1 18,093
TN 0 #778 52 13,765
BR Boys 0 #785 1 12,213
MY Girls 0 #786 211 24,821
KW Boys 0 #806 1 18,755
CL Girls 0 #819 33 14,098
NL Girls 0 #857 99 5,933
EG Boys 0 #862 25 15,035
EG Girls 0 #893 67 14,742
SA Girls 0 #897 39 25,931
DZ 0 #899 279 20,130
United States Girls 2024 #903 14 8,487
OM Boys 0 #918 1 17,948
PE Boys 0 #926 1 14,506
PE Girls 0 #930 14 14,861
CO Boys 0 #981 1 15,656
BR Girls 0 #985 8 12,708
TR 0 #985 229 19,440
NG Boys 0 #994 8 16,906
MA 0 #999 130 20,986
MX Boys 0 #1,030 4 16,355
IN Boys 0 #1,034 6 16,750
MX Girls 0 #1,067 117 17,781
CO Girls 0 #1,068 11 16,140
ZA Girls 0 #1,124 18 25,928
AE Boys 0 #1,142 2 22,615
MY Boys 0 #1,176 7 25,439
ZA Boys 0 #1,268 5 25,619
SA Boys 0 #1,684 8 28,008

Inna is popular in 88 countries — most recent births per country:

United States
France
Switzerland
Sweden
Wallonia, Belgium

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People also ask about Inna

Inna is predominantly a girl's name.
Inna is a 2 syllable name, pronounced EE-nah (English: /ˈiːnə/; Russian: [ˈinnə]).
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Инна (Cyrillic), Ina and Innushka (diminutive).
Across languages, Inna has these equivalents: Ina (short form used in multiple languages), Anna (similar-sounding name).
Yes — Inna ranked #133 in Switzerland in 2024, and appears in official birth registries across 7 countries.
Inna ranks highest in Switzerland (#133 in 2024).
Inna's popularity is rising significantly. It moved from #916 in 2014 to #903 in 2024 in United States.
Yes — 4 notable people named Inna are in our database, including Inna Churikova (Actor), Yoo In-na (Actor), Inna Modja (Actor).