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UK girl's name

Insha

An Arabic name meaning "composition" or "creation".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Insha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Insha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2253, with 12 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2021, with 18 births.

This profile covers 205 England and Wales registrations across 27 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.

The latest count is about 67% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 204 living people in the UK are called Insha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Insha ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 12 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2021, when 18 girls were registered as Insha.
  • About 204 living people in the UK are estimated to have Insha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2253

2024

Births in 2024

12

Latest year

Peak year

2021

18 births

Estimated living

204

2026

Meaning

What does Insha mean?

The name Insha has its origins in the Arabic language and culture, dating back to the 7th century AD. It is derived from the Arabic word "insha'a," which means "to create" or "to initiate." The name is often associated with the concepts of new beginnings, creativity, and inspiration.

In the Islamic tradition, the name Insha holds significance as it is believed to be one of the names of Allah (God). It is mentioned in the Quran, the holy book of Islam, and is revered for its spiritual connotations. The name gained popularity among Muslim communities across the Middle East and North Africa, and later spread to other regions as Islam expanded.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Insha can be found in the writings of Ibn Khaldun, a famous Arab scholar and historian from the 14th century. He mentioned a woman named Insha who was renowned for her knowledge and wisdom.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Insha:

1. Insha Allah Khan (1756-1816): A prominent Pashtun leader and military commander from the Durrani Empire in present-day Afghanistan. 2. Insha Ameer (1918-2002): A renowned Urdu poet and writer from British India (later Pakistan). 3. Insha'Allah Ibrahim (1912-1993): An Egyptian actress and singer who was a prominent figure in the Golden Age of Egyptian cinema. 4. Insha Marzouq (born 1987): A Palestinian-American writer and journalist known for her advocacy work and essays on Palestinian issues. 5. Insha Hamdani (born 1979): A Pakistani artist and sculptor recognized for her contemporary artworks exploring gender, identity, and socio-political themes.

While the name Insha has its roots in the Arabic and Islamic tradition, it has transcended cultural boundaries and is used by people of various backgrounds and ethnicities, particularly in regions influenced by Arab and Islamic cultures.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Insha over time

The chart below shows babies named Insha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Insha, the clearest high point is 2021. The latest England and Wales figure is 12 births in 2024, compared with 18 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Insha
0591418199620102024

Decades

Insha by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Insha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.

Decade Average rank Total births Years covered
2020s #2341 60 5
2010s #3277 73 10
2000s #2981 63 10
1990s #2914 9 2

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FAQ

Insha: questions and answers

How popular is the name Insha in the UK right now?

In 2024, Insha was ranked #2253 for girls in England and Wales, with 12 births registered.

When was Insha most popular?

The peak year on record was 2021, with 18 babies registered as Insha in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Insha?

An Arabic name meaning "composition" or "creation".

How many people are called Insha in the UK?

A total of 205 babies have been registered as Insha across the 27 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.

Which records is this page based on?

The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.