Innis
Pronunciation: [ IHN-ihs ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Innis first appeared in US Social Security records in 2000.
Over 32 babies have been named Innis in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Innis is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #15,749 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #15,749
- Total SSA Count
- 7
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Innis is also used as a girl name, ranked #66697.
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About the Name Innis
Innis is a boy name .
Is Innis a boy or girl name? Innis is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #15,749 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #66,697. Innis is more commonly used as a boy name.
Innis is currently ranked #15,749 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Innis include Inn, Iny, Inie, and Innkins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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