Inga
Inga: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /หษชลษกษ/
Meaning and origin of Inga
- A female given name from Old Norse.
Etymology
From Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Inga etc., all from Old Norse Inga.
How popular is Inga?
Since 1880, 4,127 girls in the U.S. have been named Inga. Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1889. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Names similar to Inga
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Inga
Sister and brother names that share Inga's Norse roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Inga FAQ
What does the name Inga mean?
A female given name from Old Norse. From Danish, Norwegian, Swedish Inga etc., all from Old Norse Inga.
What is the origin of the name Inga?
Inga is listed as a name of Norse origin.
How popular is the name Inga?
Since 1880, 4,127 girls in the U.S. have been named Inga. Its highest rank for girls was #368 in 1889. In 2025, 10 babies were given the name, outside the top 1,000.
Is Inga a boy or girl name?
Inga is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 4,127 girls and 0 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880โ2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.