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Insiyah

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

Meaning: An Arabic name, 'friendly; sociable; companionable' (from uns, 'friendliness'); it is also honored in some traditions as linked to the family of the Prophet. Noted with respect.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Insiyah means 'friendly; sociable' (said 'in-SEE-yah'). Gentle and companionable.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAn Arabic name, 'friendly; sociable; companionable' (from uns, 'friendliness'); it is also honored in some traditions as linked to the family of the Prophet. Noted with respect.
U.S. rank (2019)#14479 ↘ Falling
2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2018
Total births (all-time)≈ 44

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201820112019

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

Insiyah comes from the Arabic uns ('friendliness'), 'friendly; sociable; companionable,' and is cherished in some Muslim traditions for its link to the family of the Prophet. We note that with respect - rare in the U.S. (said 'in-SEE-yah').

It appears very rarely in the U.S., mostly in Muslim families. Rare, warm, and gentle.

Did you know? Insiyah is Arabic for 'friendly; sociable' (from uns, 'friendliness'), and is honored in some traditions as linked to the family of the Prophet - a warm name, noted with respect (said 'in-SEE-yah').
Overall data confidence 38%
References - Insiyah — Arabic 'friendly; sociable'; family of the Prophet

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Insiyah mean?

Insiyah is Arabic for 'friendly; sociable' (from uns, 'friendliness'); it's also honored as linked to the family of the Prophet, which we note with respect.

How do you pronounce Insiyah?

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

Is Insiyah a boy or girl name?

Insiyah is a girl's name.

How popular is Insiyah?

Insiyah is an extremely rare name in the U.S.

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