عناية

Inayah

girlArabic

Inayah is a Muslim girl name meaning “Care, concern, divine providence”.

MeaningCare, concern, divine providence
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Arabic spellingعناية
Pronunciationi-NAA-yah
Arabic rootع ن ي (ʿ-n-y) — to care, to concern oneself
Muslim name?Islamic / Arabic name

Meaning and origin of Inayah

Inayah (ʿInāya) means care and attentive concern, and in religious language al-ʿināya al-ilāhiyya is divine providence, God's care for His creation. It is a popular girl's name in the UK, Pakistan and India. It is not the same as the Sanskrit-derived Anaya, though the two are often confused.

Is Inayah a Muslim name?

Yes. Inayah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning care and divine providence.

Where is the name Inayah used?

Popular in the UK, Pakistan, India and North America.

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Spellings and variants of Inayah

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Inayah mean?

Inayah means 'Care, concern, divine providence'. It comes from Arabic.

Is Inayah a Muslim name?

Yes. Inayah is a Muslim name of Arabic origin meaning care and divine providence.

How do you write Inayah in Arabic?

Inayah is written عناية in Arabic script.

How do you pronounce Inayah?

Inayah is pronounced i-NAA-yah.

Updated October 2026 · Researched by the Modern Muslim Names team. Spotted a mistake? Let us know.