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Inaaya

Girl name · 101 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Inaaya: 101 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 12 births in 2012.

Inaaya is a name of Arabic origin, derived from ‘ināyah, meaning “care,” “concern,” or “protection,” and is often chosen for its gentle, nurturing qualities. While no widely known historical figures bear the name, it has gained popularity in Scotland and across the UK in recent decades, reflecting the country’s multicultural naming landscape. No major place names share the root, though the related variant Inayah appears across the Muslim world. A notable cultural association is the name’s rise in Scottish baby name charts since the 2000s, mirroring a broader trend of Arabic names entering everyday use in Scotland.