Sweet, pleasant, or kind
Iniyan is a Tamil name that translates to 'sweet' or 'pleasant person'. It is derived from the word 'iniya', which signifies sweetness in both character and disposition. It is a popular choice in Southern India for its gentle and positive connotations.
Less common today
Iniyan isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,909 in 2018.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
Indian chess grandmaster