Aisha
Aisha is a girls' name of Arabic origin meaning “alive, living, prosperous.” It ranked #337 in the United States in 2025. Aisha was the beloved wife of Prophet Muhammad, renowned for her intelligence, scholarship, and leadership.
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how do you pronounce Aisha?
ah-EE-shah
more about Aisha
She narrated over two thousand hadith and was a respected authority on Islamic jurisprudence. The name embodies vitality, wisdom, and the powerful role of women in early Islamic history.
how popular is this name?
Aisha has appeared in the US top 1,000 in 53 years since 1973. It peaked at #175 in 1977, and ranked #337 in 2025.
See the milestone years
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2025 | #337 |
| 2024 | #346 |
| 2023 | #378 |
| 2022 | #463 |
| 2021 | #509 |
| 2020 | #536 |
| 2019 | #535 |
| 2018 | #523 |
| 2017 | #551 |
| 2016 | #506 |
| 2010 | #687 |
| 2000 | #691 |
| 1990 | #567 |
| 1980 | #375 |
| 1977 | #175 |
| 1973 | #669 |
Source: SSA National Baby Names Dataset (through 2025). Years absent from the table are years Aisha fell outside the top 1,000.
the history of Aisha
The name originated with Aisha, the third wife of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and it remains a very popular name among Muslim women.
who are famous people named Aisha?
- Aisha (wife of Prophet Muhammad, 'Mother of the Believers')
- Aisha Tyler (American actress and television host)
what are the nicknames and variants of Aisha?
Variants around the world
what names are similar to Aisha?
what names go well with Aisha?
Sibling names that share Aisha's rhythm and register without echoing it too closely.
quick answers about Aisha
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means “alive, living, prosperous”.
What is the origin of the name Aisha?
Aisha comes from the Arabic naming tradition. Related forms include Ayesha and Ayşe.
How popular is the name Aisha?
Aisha ranked #337 in the US in 2025, according to Social Security data. Its best year was 1977, at #175, and it has spent 53 years in the top 1,000 since 1973.
Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
Aisha is primarily a girls' name.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced ah-EE-shah, with 3 syllables.
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