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Inara

Girl name · 15 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Inara: 15 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 2023.

Inara is a name with multiple origins: it appears in Arabic as “shining light” or “illumination,” and in Hittite mythology it belonged to a goddess of wild animals—but for most English and Scottish speakers, its modern fame comes from the beloved character Inara Serra in the television series *Firefly*. Real-world bearers include the American singer-songwriter Inara George, though the name remains relatively uncommon. No notable places share the name directly, though the Hittite goddess gives it an