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UK girl's name

Intisar

A feminine Arabic name meaning "victory" or "triumph".

For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.

Intisar is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Intisar popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 7 births.

This profile covers 64 England and Wales registrations across 16 recorded years from 2001 to 2023. 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 43% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 64 living people in the UK are called Intisar. 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 2024 or 2026.

Key insights

  • Intisar ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2013, when 7 girls were registered as Intisar.
  • About 64 living people in the UK are estimated to have Intisar as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.

Latest rank (E&W)

#5687

2023

Births in 2023

3

Latest year

Peak year

2013

7 births

Estimated living

64

2026

Meaning

What does Intisar mean?

The name Intisar has its origins in the Arabic language and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "nasr," which means "victory" or "triumph." The name Intisar itself translates to "spreading" or "disseminating," implying the spread or dissemination of victory or triumph.

One of the earliest recorded uses of the name Intisar can be found in the ancient Arabic literature, particularly in poetry and prose works from the 7th to 9th centuries CE. During this period, the name was often used to symbolize the spread of Islam and the victories achieved by Muslim armies in their conquests.

In Islamic history, the name Intisar gained significance due to its association with the concept of spreading the message of Islam and achieving victories in the name of faith. Some historical figures who bore this name include Intisar al-Nisaburi (d. 858 CE), a renowned scholar of hadith (prophetic traditions) from the city of Nishapur in present-day Iran.

Another notable figure was Intisar bint Abi Bakr (d. 688 CE), who was the daughter of the first Caliph, Abu Bakr, and the wife of the second Caliph, Umar ibn al-Khattab. She was known for her piety and knowledge of Islamic teachings.

During the medieval period, the name Intisar was also found in literary works and poetry. One example is Intisar al-Mutanabbi (915-965 CE), a renowned Arabic poet from present-day Iraq, who was celebrated for his mastery of the Arabic language and his ability to compose intricate and powerful verses.

In more recent times, the name Intisar has continued to be used in various Muslim communities around the world. Notable examples include Intisar Al-Sayid (b. 1945), an Egyptian feminist and academic who has written extensively on women's issues in the Arab world, and Intisar Rabb (b. 1973), an American legal scholar and professor of law at Harvard University.

Throughout its history, the name Intisar has carried connotations of victory, triumph, and the spread of knowledge or ideology. It has been borne by scholars, poets, and influential figures across various eras and regions, reflecting the enduring appeal and significance of this name within the cultural and linguistic traditions of the Arabic-speaking world.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Intisar over time

The chart below shows babies named Intisar registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 2001 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.

For Intisar, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 7 at the peak.

Babies born per year

Intisar
02457200120122023

Decades

Intisar by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Intisar 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 #5271 10 3
2010s #4881 21 5
2000s #3983 33 8

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FAQ

Intisar: questions and answers

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

In 2023, Intisar was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.

When was Intisar most popular?

The peak year on record was 2013, with 7 babies registered as Intisar in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Intisar?

A feminine Arabic name meaning "victory" or "triumph".

How many people are called Intisar in the UK?

A total of 64 babies have been registered as Intisar across the 16 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.