Girl name · Greek
Ines
Name meaning, origin and popularity
: pure, chasteInes is a girl's name that comes from Greek and means "pure, chaste". It is used in Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
- Meaning
- Pure, chaste
- Origin
- Greek
- Gender
- Girl
- Say it
- EE-nes (Italian)
Meaning and origin of Ines
As a girl's name, Ines comes from Greek and means "pure, chaste". It is used in Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese. In Spanish it is spelled Inés. In French it is spelled Inès. In Portuguese it is spelled Inês.
In French, say ee-NESS. In Italian, say EE-nes. Respellings are a guide; accents vary by region.
Meanings come from published name dictionaries, led by Behind the Name. How we research names
Ines on Nomezo lists
What our editors wrote about Ines on 4 lists.
“Pure, chaste; Greek, via Spanish. Say ee-NESS”
From French girl names, popular French girl names right now
“Pure, chaste; Greek, via Spanish. Say EE-nes”
From Italian girl names, short Italian girl names
“Pure, chaste; Greek. Spanish form of Agnes. Say ee-NESS”
From Spanish girl names, classic female Spanish names
“Pure, chaste; Spanish form of Agnes. Say ee-NESS”
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How popular is Ines?
- US rank in 2025
- #1,111
- 213 babies, 133 per million girls
- Best rank
- #715 in 1916
- Most babies: 213 in 2025
- Babies since 1883
- At least 6,751
- Years with under 5 are not listed
| 1880s | 14 per million |
|---|---|
| 1890s | 47 per million |
| 1900s | 64 per million |
| 1910s | 74 per million |
| 1920s | 64 per million |
| 1930s | 38 per million |
| 1940s | 15 per million |
| 1950s | 13 per million |
| 1960s | 21 per million |
| 1970s | 23 per million |
| 1980s | 20 per million |
| 1990s | 29 per million |
| 2000s | 41 per million |
| 2010s | 54 per million |
| 2020s | 91 per million |
| Year | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #2,291 | #1,808 | #1,666 | #1,734 | #1,773 | #1,529 | #1,832 | #1,571 | #1,282 | #1,111 |
Source: US Social Security Administration baby-name data, 1880 to 2025, as published in 2026. Each spelling is counted separately, a name given to fewer than 5 babies of one sex in a year is left out, and few people born before 1937 have records, which is why the chart shows babies per million rather than raw counts.
Other forms of Ines
The same name in other languages and spellings, with the same meaning and origin.
- AgnesPure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- AgnesePure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- AignéisPure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- InessaChaste, pure (Greek, girl)
- InezPure, chaste (Greek, girl)
- NessiePure, chaste (Greek, girl)
Names spelled like Ines
One or two letters apart, but from a different root: they look alike without sharing a meaning.
- InasFriendliness (Arabic, girl)
- IrisA rainbow (Greek, girl)
- IngaNamed for Ing, a Germanic god (Old Norse, girl)
- IfeLove (Yoruba, unisex)
- IgeBorn feet first (Yoruba, unisex)
- İnciA pearl (Turkish, girl)
- InduMoon (Sanskrit, girl)
- IngeFrom Ing, a Germanic god (Old Norse, girl)
- InkenIng's help (Old Norse, girl)
Names with a similar meaning
- CatalinaSpanish form of Katherine, later linked to Greek pure (Greek, girl)
- AgnieszkaChaste, pure (Greek, girl)
- AgniyaChaste (Greek, girl)
- AnahitaImmaculate, pure (Persian, girl)
- AyselPure moon (Turkish, girl)
- CândidoWhite, pure (Latin, boy)
- CastoPure, chaste (Latin, boy)
- FeivelBright, pure (Yiddish, boy)
- GlenysPure, holy (Welsh, girl)
- Juana InésGod is gracious, pure (Hebrew and Greek, girl)
Middle names for Ines
Picked from our middle-name lists with a different first letter and a longer length, so the full name flows.
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- AlexandraDefender of men (Greek, girl)
- ElenaForm of Helen, probably from Greek torch (Greek, girl)
- IrenePeace, tranquility (Greek, girl)
- SofiaWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- SophieWisdom, skill (Greek, girl)
- ZoeLife, living (Greek, girl)
- AnastasiaResurrection, rising again (Greek, girl)
- ChristinaFollower of Christ (Greek, girl)
- NicoleVictory of the people (Greek, girl)
- PetraRock, stone (Greek, girl)
Ines: common questions
What does the name Ines mean?
Ines comes from Greek and means "pure, chaste".
Is Ines a boy or girl name?
Ines is mainly a girl's name.
Where does the name Ines come from?
Ines comes from Greek and means "pure, chaste". Today it is used in Italian, Spanish, French and Portuguese.
How do you pronounce Ines?
In French, say ee-NESS. In Italian, say EE-nes. Pronunciation can vary between languages and regions.
How popular is the name Ines?
Ines ranked #1,111 in the US in 2025, with 213 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
What are other forms of Ines?
Forms of Ines with the same meaning and origin include Agnes (English), Agnese (Italian), Aignéis (Irish), Inessa (Russian) and Inez (English).
What middle names go with Ines?
Middle names that flow well with Ines include Crystal, Elizabeth, Linnea, Lydia and Madeline. A different first letter and a contrasting length usually sound best.