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Iniya

Girl · Indian · Medium name

Meaning
Sweet; a tender one

Meaning varies between reference sources.

Pronunciation
IN-ee-yah
Origin
Indian

From Sanskrit/Tamil meaning sweet or tender; a name used in South Indian communities.

Popularity
Rare in United Kingdom (2025)

Popularity: Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 2025

ModernInternationalSoft and gentle

Languages in use: Sanskrit, Tamil

Commonly used in: United Kingdom, South Asia

Alternate spellings

  • IniyaTamil

    Tamil spelling.

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Sources for this record

Lucky Stork Stage 1 Expansion, 5,000 New Names and Gender Dataset (2025). Last verified 2026-08-15.

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