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The name Inori is a girl's name of Japanese origin meaning "prayer".

A sweet and dainty name with a spiritual meaning, "inori" is the Japanese word for "prayer" and is occasionally used as a female name. It appears in the 2025 anime series <em>Medalist</em>, about a young figure skater. 

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The name Inori is currently ranked #9716 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #9716 in 2025. The name is most popular in California.

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