What does the name Inez mean?

The name Inez means "Pure, good".

What is the origin of the name Inez?

Inez is a name of Greek origin.

How popular is the name Inez?

In 2023, 158 babies were named Inez in the United States. The name is currently rising in popularity.

Is Inez a girl's name?

Yes, Inez is traditionally used as a girl's name.

Inez

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Births Last Year: 158 ↗

All-Time Total: 56,766

Peak Year: 1920

Inez is of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Agnes. It has been used in various languages and cultures, with different spellings and pronunciations.

Notable Namesakes

Inez Milholland - Suffragist and women's rights activist.
Inez van Lamsweerde - Fashion photographer and artist.
Inez Andrews - Gospel singer and member of The Caravans.
Inez Clarke - Actress known for "The Birth of a Nation."
Inez Fung - Climate scientist and atmospheric chemist.
Inez Knight Allen - Mormon pioneer and educator.
Inez M. Haring - First female mayor of Haledon, New Jersey.
Inez Sainz - Mexican sports journalist and TV presenter.
Inez Tenenbaum - Former chair of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Inez Kaiser - First African American woman to own a PR firm.

Complementary Names / Sisters

Girl names closely related to Inez

Jennyfer Arleen Lilibeth Siomara Lenny Gennesis Saya Cyndi

Complementary Names / Brothers

Boy names closely related to Inez

Bladimir Fausto Tobey Ceasar Reily Caesar Anik Erwin

Name Variants

Names with similar meaning to Inez

Agnes

Popularity Over Time

Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

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