| Meaning | mother, pure |
| Origin | German, Hebrew, Slavic |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 3 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | I-na |
About Ina
Crisp and clean, this three-letter name packs personality into a compact package. Its vintage charm appeals to those drawn to names from earlier eras, yet it feels perfectly suited to contemporary times. The symmetry of vowel-consonant-vowel creates pleasing phonetic balance, making it easy to say and satisfying to hear. This name doesn't demand attention but quietly impresses with its simplicity and grace. For families with longer surnames, it provides excellent balance without creating an unwieldy full name. The name's rarity in current use makes it a true gem for parents seeking something distinctive yet accessible. It carries an air of sophistication despite its brevity, suggesting someone who is refined, intelligent, and self-assured. The name works across various cultural contexts and ages gracefully from infancy through adulthood, never feeling too juvenile or too mature for any life stage.
Nicknames for Ina
| In |
| Inna |
| Ini |
| Nina |
Famous People Named Ina
| Ina Garten | American celebrity chef and author |
| Ina Claire | American actress |
| Ina Balin | American actress |
| Ina Rosenberg Garten | Birth name of Ina Garten, the celebrity chef |
| Ina Ray Hutton | American bandleader and singer |
| Ina Coolbrith | American poet |
| Ina R. Friedman | American author and journalist |
| Ina Weisse | German film director and actress |
| Ina Boyle | Irish composer |
| Ina Gadda | Ethiopian women's rights activist |
| Ina Seidel | German author |
| Ina Boudier-Bakker | Dutch novelist |
| Ina Benita | Finnish actress and singer |
| Ina Petrova | Bulgarian tennis player |
| Ina Bauer | German figure skater |
| Ina Claire Gabler | Birth name of actress Ina Claire |
| Ina Müller | German singer and television presenter |
| Ina Raymundo | Filipino actress and model |
| Ina Kapatid Anak | Filipino TV series featuring Ina Raymundo |
| Ina Saha | Indian actress |
Characters Named Ina
| Ina Montoya | Character from the novel "La Casa de los Espíritus" by Isabel Allende |
| Ina Gold | Character from the TV series "Curb Your Enthusiasm" |
| Ina Pinkney | Character from the podcast "The Sporkful" |
| Ina Blount | Character from the TV series "Dallas" |
| Ina Coolbrith | Character from the novel "The Time Traveler's Wife" by Audrey Niffenegger |
| Ina Claire | Character from the novel "Mrs. Bridge" by Evan S. Connell |
| Ina Parma | Character from the manga "No. 6" by Atsuko Asano |