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Inshirah

Girl name · Arabic

Meaningdelight, open-heartedness · Arabic

Inshirah is an Arabic girl name meaning “delight, open-heartedness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name.

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  • Hidden namesLook closely: Inshirah has the name Ira hiding inside it.
  • Scrabble scoreIf names were allowed in Scrabble, Inshirah would score 14 points, thanks largely to the H (worth 4).
  • GenerationInshirah is having its moment right now. Most Inshirahs are still in diapers or at preschool, so picture a Gen Alpha or Gen Beta kid.
  • Roll callIn a typical school of 500 kids, your Inshirah would very likely be the only one. About 1 in 161,290 baby girls got the name in 2025.
  • HistoryInshirah first shows up in US birth records in 2014, the first year at least 5 babies got it. That makes it a fairly new name, younger than many of today's parents.
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hello, little Inshirah

US births per million girls, 2014–2025

03.5720142025

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Popularity: U.S. Social Security Administration (babies with 5+ births per year).

About the name Inshirah

Inshirah is a girl name of Arabic origin meaning “delight, open-heartedness”. With 3 syllables it has a flowing, lyrical sound, and plenty of room for a nickname, so a short middle name balances it nicely. It's a fresh, modern name that only arrived in US birth records in recent decades. It's rarely heard today, so it stands out while still being a real, established name.

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Questions about the name Inshirah

What does the name Inshirah mean?

Inshirah means “delight, open-heartedness” and comes from Arabic.

What is the origin of the name Inshirah?

Inshirah is Arabic in origin. Other Arabic names to consider are Eleanor (“possibly light”), Layla (“night”), Lyla (“night”) and Aaliyah (“exalted”).

Is Inshirah a boy or girl name?

Inshirah is a girl name. In 2025, 10 US girls were named Inshirah.

How popular is the name Inshirah?

Inshirah ranked #9,457 for US girls in 2025, given to 10 babies. That's its best rank ever: the name is at the height of its popularity right now.

What should I know before naming my baby Inshirah?

Inshirah is an Arabic girl name meaning “delight, open-heartedness”. Arabic names are often chosen for a virtue or a blessing parents hope their child will carry. A meaning like this gives a child something to grow into, and a good story to tell when someone asks about their name. It sounds flowing and melodic, it's a longer name that leaves plenty of room for nicknames, and it pairs well with a short middle name. Say it out loud with your last name and any middle names you're considering, and check the initials it makes.