Inaki Name Meaning & Origin
/ee-NAH-kee/Inaki is most likely a name of Spanish origin.
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Name Origin
Inaki is a Basque given name derived from the Basque language. It is a variant of Iñaki, which is a diminutive form of the name Ignatius, meaning 'fiery' or 'ardent'. The name is common in the Basque Country and among Basque communities, and it is used for males and sometimes females.
Name Ethnicity & Nationality
These estimates show the cultural and national origins most closely associated with this name. They describe the name, not an individual's identity.
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Spanish (Basque) 74% -
French (Basque) 16% -
Portuguese (Basque) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Inaki
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Unisex
Famous People Named Inaki
Famous individuals named Inaki include Inaki Williams, a professional footballer playing for Athletic Bilbao; Inaki Urdangarin, a Spanish former handball player and the Duke of Palma; and Inaki de la Torre, a Spanish footballer.
Popularity Trend
In 2025, 15 boys in the US were named Inaki.
Growth of the name Inaki in the US (SSA Data):
Inaki Numerology
Numerology is provided for entertainment only and is not scientific.
Soul Urge Number: 8
People with this name tend to be: Ambitious, goal-oriented and authoritative.
Sources & Methodology
US popularity data comes from the Social Security Administration. Origin and ethnicity estimates are generated from name patterns and cultural distributions using AI-assisted analysis.
These results are estimates, not definitive genealogical findings. Learn more about our methodology.