Appearing in the top 100 of the most given first names since 2000, this first name of Arabic origin will be talked about. In recent years, it has notably experienced a resurgence in popularity thanks to the name that the singer Soprano gave to his daughter.
This first name is placed in 18th position in the top 20 of the most given first names in France since the start of 2024. Registered for the first time with the civil registry in the 1990s, it has enjoyed real success in recent years, notably thanks to the singer Soprano. The latter chose this pretty first name of Arabic origin for his daughter born in 2007, which he subsequently used in an eponymous song for his eldest.
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Initially little used in France, this first name crossed the threshold of 1,000 annual allocations two years after the birth of Soprano’s daughter. This success, both sudden and dazzling, allowed the famous first name to rise to 69th position in the Top 100 of the most given first names in France since the year 2000. This sweet, Arabic-sounding first name is none other than of Inaya.
How to explain the popularity of this first name?
Appreciated for its three-syllable pronunciation, its -a ending is also one of the factors that allowed Inaya to boost its notoriety. Its popularity can also be explained by the first name of the daughter of footballer André Ayew or of the international star Inaya Day, thus making it possible to globalize this pretty first name.
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In recent years, the number of attributions has increased significantly with 86 births in 2007, 234 in 2008, finally reaching 1,883 births in 2022. We see that this beautiful first name is especially popular in the North of France. This popularity is such that, according to The Official First Names1 in 175 girls is named Inaya in France.
Where does the name Inaya come from?
Celebrated on February 7, the first name Inaya is of Arabic origin. Very common in Muslim families, it is a first name which has its roots directly in Islam and which denotes concern and attention. This first name is often contrasted with the first name Aya which means “little bird” in Arabic and which designates one of the characters from the Old Testament.
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According to the book The Official First Names, it designates dynamism, curiosity, courage, independence or even resolution. The first name Inaya has the particularity of being able to be spelled in multiple ways, which adds a touch of additional originality. Among the best known, we find Inayah, Innaya, Hinaya and Inaia.
What temperament for this Arabic first name?
Inaya are women who like to attract attention. As children, they are sensitive to attention and take a particular interest in the affection shown to them. These are people who like to stand out and be in the spotlight. They also make their first impression an obsession. Indeed, they rely a lot on the opinions of others and attach a lot of importance to what others think, even more so when it concerns those around them.
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The Inaya are very sociable and communicative people, they like to approach people and shine in society. They are generous women who are fans of love. Often idealistic, they are very demanding and do not tolerate any compromise when it comes to Prince Charming. Parents of little Inayas are advised to make them play sports or music to make them gain self-confidence and help them express themselves.