Grace, kindness, or blessing
Inayat is a name of Arabic origin that signifies the act of giving or bestowing a favor. It carries a spiritual connotation of divine providence or the grace of God. While traditionally used for both boys and girls in South Asia and the Middle East, it is increasingly chosen for girls in Western contexts for its soft sound and profound meaning.
Less common today
Inayat isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,229 in 2025.
Founder of the Sufi Order in the West
Indonesian actress and model
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
