UK girl's name
Inshirah
A feminine Arabic name meaning "opening" or "expansion".
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.
Inshirah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Inshirah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5891, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2018, with 6 births.
This profile covers 35 England and Wales registrations across 8 recorded years from 2010 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 35 living people in the UK are called Inshirah. 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
- • Inshirah ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2018, when 6 girls were registered as Inshirah.
- • About 35 living people in the UK are estimated to have Inshirah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5891
2024
Births in 2024
3
Latest year
Peak year
2018
6 births
Estimated living
35
2026
Meaning
What does Inshirah mean?
The name Inshirah is of Arabic origin, derived from the root word "sh-r-h" which means "to open" or "to expand." It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic era, around the 7th century AD, in the Middle East and North Africa region.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Inshirah can be found in the works of renowned Arab scholars and poets from the 8th and 9th centuries. It was often used as a symbolic or metaphorical name, representing the idea of openness, expansion, and enlightenment.
In the 10th century, a famous Arab philosopher and polymath known as Inshirah al-Andalusi was born in Cordoba, Spain. He made significant contributions to the fields of philosophy, mathematics, and astronomy during the golden age of Islamic civilization.
Another notable figure with the name Inshirah was Inshirah bint Al-Muqtadir, who lived in the 10th century and was the daughter of the Abbasid Caliph Al-Muqtadir. She was known for her poetry and literary talents, and her works were celebrated during her lifetime.
In the 12th century, Inshirah al-Isfahani, a renowned Persian poet and scholar, gained recognition for her mastery of the Arabic language and her contributions to the literary arts. Her poems and writings were widely circulated and celebrated throughout the Islamic world.
During the Ottoman Empire, in the 16th century, Inshirah Hatun was a prominent figure who served as the chief tutor to the Ottoman princes. She played a significant role in their education and was highly respected for her knowledge and wisdom.
While the name Inshirah has its roots in the Arabic language and Islamic culture, it has also been adopted and used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Muslim populations. The name continues to be associated with the concepts of openness, expansion, and enlightenment, reflecting its deep-rooted symbolism and cultural significance.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Inshirah over time
The chart below shows babies named Inshirah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2010 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 Inshirah, the clearest high point is 2018. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2024, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Inshirah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Inshirah 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 | #4483 | 14 | 3 |
| 2010s | #4775 | 21 | 5 |
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FAQ
Inshirah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Inshirah in the UK right now?
In 2024, Inshirah was ranked #5891 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Inshirah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2018, with 6 babies registered as Inshirah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Inshirah?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "opening" or "expansion".
How many people are called Inshirah in the UK?
A total of 35 babies have been registered as Inshirah across the 8 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.