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Inga
GirlMeaning of Inga: Swedish: 'guarded by Ing'
Inga is a girl's name most strongly associated with Swedish naming. It has 4 letters and 2 syllables, and it is a genuinely rare and unique choice — 9085th most popular girls' name in the United States in 2025.
US rank 2025
#9085
10 babies in 2025
England & Wales 2024
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Fewer than 3 babies or unlisted
US babies since 1880
4,127
First recorded 1880 · peak 1969
Trend
stable
Style: rare
Popularity over time
Gender split
0% boys · 100% girls, based on US, UK and international usage.
Origins & cultures
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