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UK girl's name

Insiya

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "intimacy".

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.

Insiya is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Insiya popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2411, with 11 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2024, with 11 births.

This profile covers 59 England and Wales registrations across 11 recorded years from 1998 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.

Insiya is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.

We estimate that about 59 living people in the UK are called Insiya. 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

  • Insiya ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 11 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2024, when 11 girls were registered as Insiya.
  • About 59 living people in the UK are estimated to have Insiya as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#2411

2024

Births in 2024

11

Latest year

Peak year

2024

11 births

Estimated living

59

2026

Meaning

What does Insiya mean?

The name Insiya has its origins in the Persian language and is derived from the word "Insani," which means "humane" or "compassionate." The name gained popularity during the Islamic Golden Age, which spanned from the 8th to the 13th centuries, and was prevalent in regions with significant Persian cultural influence, such as Iran, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia.

One of the earliest known references to the name Insiya can be found in Persian literature from the 11th century. The celebrated Persian poet and philosopher, Nasir Khusraw (1004-1088), mentioned the name in his poetry, praising its virtuous connotations. The name was also mentioned in various historical records and chronicles from the region during that period.

In the 12th century, Insiya Mirza (1145-1210) was a prominent Persian noblewoman and scholar who patronized literature and arts. She was known for her intellect, wisdom, and contributions to the cultural renaissance of the time. Another notable figure was Insiya Begum (1563-1619), a Mughal princess and the daughter of Emperor Akbar, who was renowned for her poetry and artistic talents.

During the 16th century, the name gained further recognition with Insiya Khan (1550-1627), a Persian military commander and governor who served under the Mughal Emperor Akbar. He was known for his bravery and leadership skills in various military campaigns.

In the 18th century, Insiya Khanum (1720-1795) was a Persian poet and calligrapher who gained recognition for her literary works and calligraphic skills. Her poems and writings were widely appreciated and still hold significance in Persian literature.

Throughout history, the name Insiya has been associated with individuals known for their compassion, kindness, and intellectual pursuits. It has been a popular name in Persian-speaking regions and has also been adopted in various Muslim communities around the world, reflecting the cultural exchange and influence of the Persian civilization.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Insiya over time

The chart below shows babies named Insiya registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1998 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 Insiya, the clearest high point is 2024. The latest England and Wales figure is 11 births in 2024, compared with 11 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Insiya
036811199820112024

Decades

Insiya by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Insiya 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 #4038 30 5
2010s #4265 26 5
1990s #3848 3 1

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FAQ

Insiya: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Insiya was ranked #2411 for girls in England and Wales, with 11 births registered.

When was Insiya most popular?

The peak year on record was 2024, with 11 babies registered as Insiya in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Insiya?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "intimacy".

How many people are called Insiya in the UK?

A total of 59 babies have been registered as Insiya across the 11 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.