Inessa vs Sirena

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Inessa

Girl #4,237 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"pure, holy, chaste"

Origin: Greek (hagnē)

Cultural Roots

Russian Eastern European Greek

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,237
Total SSA Count
34
Syllables
3
Formality
Formal
Nicknames
Ina, Nessa, Ness

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Sirena

Girl #4,130 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"mermaid, siren"

Origin: Spanish/Italian

Cultural Roots

Spanish Italian Greek Filipino

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,130
Total SSA Count
35
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Siri, Rena, Reni

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Inessa Rank #4,237
Sirena Rank #4,130

Sirena is more popular, ranked #4130 vs #4237 for Inessa.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Inessa ___

  • Inessa Natalia
  • Inessa Vera
  • Inessa Sofia
  • Inessa Elena
  • Inessa Alexandra
  • Inessa Marina

Sirena ___

  • Sirena Marie
  • Sirena Luna
  • Sirena Rose
  • Sirena Celeste
  • Sirena Isabel
  • Sirena Grace

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Inessa

Tatiana Nikolai Svetlana Alexei Oksana

If you choose Sirena

Marina Luna Coral Nereid Orion

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Inessa or Sirena more popular?

Sirena is more popular, ranked #4130 compared to Inessa at #4237 in the United States.

What do Inessa and Sirena mean?

Inessa means "pure, holy, chaste" (Greek (hagnē) origin). Sirena means "mermaid, siren" (Spanish/Italian origin).

Are Inessa and Sirena boy or girl names?

Inessa is primarily a girl name. Sirena is primarily a girl name.

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