Ines
Ines is a girls' name of Portuguese origin meaning “pure, holy.”
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how do you pronounce Ines?
ee-NESH
where does the name Ines come from?
Ines is a form of Agnes, from the Greek for pure or holy.
The Portuguese form of Agnes, Inês is inseparable from the tragic love story of Inês de Castro, who was murdered for political reasons and posthumously crowned queen by her grieving lover, King Pedro I. It is one of Portugal's most romantic and poignant names.
how popular is this name?
Ines has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 39 years since 1883, and fell outside it for 12. It peaked at #714 in 1916, and ranked #923 in 1933.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 1933 | #923 |
| 1930 | #840 |
| 1929 | #868 |
| 1928 | #854 |
| 1927 | #924 |
| 1926 | #804 |
| 1925 | #828 |
| 1924 | #888 |
| 1920 | #894 |
| 1916 | #714 |
| 1910 | #877 |
| 1900 | #742 |
| 1890 | #872 |
| 1883 | #920 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Ines fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Ines
In Portugal the name recalls Inês de Castro, murdered in 1355 and, by legend, crowned queen after her death by Peter I.
who are famous people named Ines?
- Inês de Castro (posthumously crowned Queen of Portugal)
- Inês Brasil (Brazilian singer and internet personality)
what are the nicknames and variants of Ines?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Ines?
what names go well with Ines?
Sibling names that share Ines's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Ines
What does the name Ines mean?
Ines means “pure, holy”.
What is the origin of the name Ines?
Ines comes from the Portuguese naming tradition. Related forms include Inez.
How popular is the name Ines?
Ines ranked #923 in the US in 1933, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1916, at #714, and it has spent 39 years in the top 1,000 since 1883.
Is Ines a boy or girl name?
Ines is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Ines?
Ines is pronounced ee-NESH, with 2 syllables.
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