Aisha
Aisha first appears in US records in 1950. It peaked in 1977, when 1,540 girls were given the name; in 2025 there were 910.
Source: US Social Security Administration.
Is Aisha popular?
Rising Aisha has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
| 2020s | 4,482 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 5,421 | |
| 2000s | 3,930 | |
| 1990s | 4,001 | |
| 1980s | 4,260 | |
| 1970s | 4,643 | |
| 1960s | 163 | |
| 1950s | 33 |
Counts from US Social Security Administration data, 1880–2025.
What does Aisha mean?
Aisha (عائشة, 'A'isha) derives from the Arabic root '-y-sh ('to live'), giving the sense 'living, alive, thriving'. It is historically significant as the name of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Common transliteration variants include Aysha, Ayesha and Ayisha.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means Living, alive; prospering. Aisha (عائشة, 'A'isha) derives from the Arabic root '-y-sh ('to live'), giving the sense 'living, alive, thriving'. It is historically significant as the name of 'A'isha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Common transliteration variants include Aysha, Ayesha and Ayisha.
What is the origin of the name Aisha?
Aisha is of arabic origin.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced “AA-ee-shah / AY-shah.”
Is Aisha a boy or a girl name?
Aisha is most commonly used as a girl name.
Is Aisha a popular name right now?
Aisha has climbed over the past decade, given to more girls now than ten years ago.
How popular is the name Aisha?
In 2025, Aisha ranked #337 among girls’ names in the United States, according to U.S. Social Security Administration data.
When was the name Aisha most popular?
Aisha was most popular in 1977, when about 1,540 US babies were given the name that year, according to US Social Security Administration records.
What names are similar to Aisha?
Names similar to Aisha include Fatima, Leila, Jana, Amira, Maryam.
What names go well with Aisha?
arabic names that pair well with Aisha include Adam, Layla, Aaliyah, Malik, Amir.