Inessa
Inessa: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Inessa
- A transliteration of the Russian female given name Инесса (Inessa)
Etymology
From Russian Ине́сса (Inéssa).
How popular is Inessa?
Since 1880, 659 girls in the U.S. have been named Inessa. Its highest rank for girls was #3980 in 2005. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Inessa
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Sibling name ideas for Inessa
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Inessa FAQ
What does the name Inessa mean?
A transliteration of the Russian female given name Инесса (Inessa) From Russian Ине́сса (Inéssa).
What is the origin of the name Inessa?
Inessa is listed as a name of Russian origin.
How popular is the name Inessa?
Since 1880, 659 girls in the U.S. have been named Inessa. Its highest rank for girls was #3980 in 2005. In 2025, 16 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Inessa a boy or girl name?
Inessa is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 659 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.