Inga
Pronunciation: [ EENGG-uh ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Inga first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 2,430 babies have been named Inga in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Inga is past its peak , currently ranked #9,336 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #9,336
- Total SSA Count
- 12
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Nguni origin
"good things, blessings"
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Scandinavian origin
"variant of Maria"
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Irish Gaelic croi origin
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About the Name Inga
Inga is a girl name .
Inga is currently ranked #9,336 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Alternative spellings of Inga include Ingrid . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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