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Insiya

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Pronounced in-SEE-yah /ɪnˈsiː.jə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic Insiya, 'friendly; sociable; humane; of humankind' (from ins, 'human; companionable'). A warm name, cherished in Shia Muslim families.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Insiya means 'friendly; sociable; humane' (said 'in-SEE-yah'). Gentle and kind.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic Insiya, 'friendly; sociable; humane; of humankind' (from ins, 'human; companionable'). A warm name, cherished in Shia Muslim families.
U.S. rank (2024)#10561 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2019
Total births (all-time)≈ 120

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201920102024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Insiya comes from the Arabic ins ('human; companionable'), meaning 'friendly; sociable; humane.' A warm name, it reads gentle and kind — rare in the U.S. (said 'in-SEE-yah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and kind.

Did you know? Insiya is Arabic for 'friendly; sociable; humane' (from ins, 'human; companionable') — a warm, kind-hearted name cherished in Shia Muslim families (said 'in-SEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 48%
References — Insiya — Arabic 'friendly; humane'; from ins

Variations

InsiaInsiyahInsya

Nicknames

InsiSiya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Insiya mean?

Insiya is Arabic for 'friendly; sociable; humane; of humankind,' from ins ('human').

How do you pronounce Insiya?

It's said in-SEE-yah /ɪnˈsiː.jə/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Insiya a boy or girl name?

Insiya is a girl's name.

How popular is Insiya?

Insiya is a rare name in the U.S.

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