Iniyan
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Iniyan first appeared in US Social Security records in 2008.
Over 111 babies have been named Iniyan in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Iniyan is rising quickly in popularity , currently ranked #12,188 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #12,188
- Total SSA Count
- 8
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Old English Walh + ford origin
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#12,074 in US
French bijou via English origin
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Malayalam origin
"melodic South Indian given name"
#12,378 in US
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"Lion; brave warrior"
#12,073 in US
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About the Name Iniyan
Iniyan is a boy name .
Iniyan is currently ranked #12,188 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Iniyan include Ini, Iniy, Iny, Inie, and Inikins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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