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UK girl's name

Insiyah

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "obedient" or "submissive".

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.

Insiyah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Insiyah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4843, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2017, with 7 births.

This profile covers 34 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2013 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 57% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 34 living people in the UK are called Insiyah. 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

  • Insiyah ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2017, when 7 girls were registered as Insiyah.
  • About 34 living people in the UK are estimated to have Insiyah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4843

2024

Births in 2024

4

Latest year

Peak year

2017

7 births

Estimated living

34

2026

Meaning

What does Insiyah mean?

The name Insiyah originates from the Arabic language and has its roots in Islamic culture, primarily in the Middle East and North Africa regions. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ins,' which means 'human' or 'mankind.' The name Insiyah can be translated to mean 'humanity' or 'being human.'

One of the earliest recorded references to the name Insiyah can be found in Islamic literature, particularly in the works of renowned scholars and poets. It is believed that the name was first used during the medieval period, around the 7th to 13th centuries.

Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Insiyah. Insiyah bint Abi Bakr, who lived in the 7th century, was a prominent figure in early Islamic history and the daughter of Abu Bakr, the first caliph of Islam. Another notable figure was Insiyah al-Baghdadi, a renowned scholar and poet who lived in Baghdad during the 9th century.

In the 11th century, Insiyah al-Andalusiya was a celebrated poet and mystic from Al-Andalus (modern-day Spain and Portugal). Her works were widely acclaimed for their profound insights and lyrical beauty.

During the 14th century, Insiyah al-Qurashiya was a respected scholar and theologian from Mecca. She made significant contributions to the study of Islamic jurisprudence and was known for her expertise in various fields of knowledge.

In the 18th century, Insiyah bint Muhammad al-Amir was a prominent figure in the literary circles of the Ottoman Empire. She was a prolific writer and poet, and her works were widely celebrated for their elegance and depth.

The name Insiyah has been carried through the centuries by numerous individuals, each leaving their mark on history through their contributions in various fields, be it literature, scholarship, or spirituality. While the name may have originated in the Arabic-speaking world, its meaning and significance have transcended cultural boundaries, serving as a reminder of our shared humanity.

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Popularity

Insiyah over time

The chart below shows babies named Insiyah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2013 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 Insiyah, the clearest high point is 2017. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2024, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Insiyah
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Decades

Insiyah by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Insiyah 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 #5022 11 3
2010s #3776 23 4

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FAQ

Insiyah: questions and answers

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

In 2024, Insiyah was ranked #4843 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Insiyah most popular?

The peak year on record was 2017, with 7 babies registered as Insiyah in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Insiyah?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "obedient" or "submissive".

How many people are called Insiyah in the UK?

A total of 34 babies have been registered as Insiyah across the 7 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.