NAME PROFILE
Inga
Inga is a Scandinavian name meaning 'guarded by Ing' or 'the one who is protected by Ing.' It carries a sense of strength and connection to the natural world, often evoking images of beauty and resilience.
Key Stats
| Total births | 4,127 |
| Gender | Female (0% / 100%) |
| Peak year | 1969 |
| Peak generation | Gen X |
| First recorded | 1910 |
| Most recent | 2022 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Origin | — |
| Comeback name | No |
Popularity Trend (1910–2025)
19102025
Top States
CA — 28%NY — 23%MN — 22%ND — 15%IL — 12%
Notable People
Inga Swenson (Actress, known for *Benson*) · Inga Lindström (Popular TV series in Germany) · Inga Rumpf (German singer-songwriter) · Inga M. M. K. (Notable physicist) · Inga Stoll (Prominent artist)
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