US Popularity:3371
Origin:Spanish
Other Origin(s):Greek
Meaning:Lamb; The highest sacrifice
Ines is a girl’s name of Spanish origin. Related to the Greek name Agnes, Ines is often given to baby girls in Spanish-, Italian-, and Portuguese-speaking cultures. It has biblical connections that often leave it defined as “pure,” “holy,” and “chaste.” Which recalls its most famous namesake, the virtuous Saint Ines, a Christian martyr in early Rome. However, it is more accurately defined by "the highest sacrifice" or the biblical "lamb," thanks to its Greek Agnes derivation. Ines is a great name for baby if you are raising her in faith and want to instill values of honor and spirituality. It has remained popular through history, as has its alternative spelling, Inez.

Ines Name Popularity Data

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ines is currently #904 on The Bump
Girl:Ines is currently #410 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ines is currently #3371 in U.S. births
Girl:Ines is currently #1234 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2022
#3371
in 2022
- 556
from 2021
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • Behind the Name, Ines. February 2010

  • Name Doctor, Inés

  • Behind the Name, Inés

  • Online Etymology Dictionary, Agnes

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