Inez
Inez: name meaning, origin and popularity
Meaning and origin of Inez
- A female given name from Spanish.
Etymology
Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.
How popular is Inez?
Since 1880, 68,353 girls and 955 boys in the U.S. have been named Inez (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #96 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #1077 in 1911. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Inez
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Sibling name ideas for Inez
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Inez FAQ
What does the name Inez mean?
A female given name from Spanish. Anglicised form of Spanish Inés and Portuguese Inês, both from Latin Agnes, from Ancient Greek Ἁγνή (Hagnḗ). First used in 18th century English poetry and plays referring to Inês de Castro. Doublet of Agnes.
What is the origin of the name Inez?
Inez is listed as a name of Spanish origin.
How popular is the name Inez?
Since 1880, 68,353 girls and 955 boys in the U.S. have been named Inez (99% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #96 in 1909. Its highest rank for boys was #1077 in 1911. In 2025, 156 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Inez a boy or girl name?
Inez is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 68,353 girls and 955 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.