Insiya
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "friend" or "intimacy".
Name Census estimates that about 119 living Americans carry the first name Insiya. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Insiya today is around 9 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Insiya births was 2019 (16 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Insiya. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
For a British comparison, Name Census UK has a UK baby-name profile for Insiya with official rankings and popularity over time.
People living today
119
~ 1 in 2,880,289 Americans
Peak year
2019
16 babies that year
Average age
9
years old
2024 SSA rank
#10,561
Tracked since 2010
Popularity
Insiya: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Insiya from the 2010s through to the 2020s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2010s, with 86 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 2010s peak, Insiya remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Insiya by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Insiya during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Insiyas live
Origin
Meaning and history of Insiya
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.
People
Insiya + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Insiya as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with I
Other first names starting with I with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Insiya: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Insiya?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 119 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Insiya going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 2,880,289 US residents.
Is Insiya a common name?
We classify Insiya as "Very Rare". It ranks above 67.1% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 120 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Insiya most popular?
The single biggest year for Insiya was 2019, when 16 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Insiya is about 9 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Insiya in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Insiya a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Insiya in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Insiya still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Insiya in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Insiya can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Insiya?
Find out how many people share the name Insiya on our sister site HowManyOfMe.org — a quick modern estimate with the living-bearer count front and centre.