Aisha Name Meaning

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By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: The name Aisha is used in various literary works, including the novel “She” by H. Rider Haggard

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A Deep Dive

Aisha Overview

Meaning

Alive, well, prosperous

Gender

Girl

Origin

Arabic

Etymology

Derived from Arabic, meaning “alive” or “living.”

Religion

Islam

Pronunciation

/aɪˈʃɑ/

Popularity

Aisha is a beloved name globally, especially in Muslim-majority countries. In the USA, Aisha ranked at #379 for girls in 2023, showcasing its timeless appeal.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

5 letters

Numerology

2 (Cooperative, Adaptable, Considerate)

Name Styles

Religious and Spiritual, Aesthetic, Classic

Associated Traits

Loving, nurturing, creative, confident

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

Aisha holds significant spiritual and cultural importance in Islam, as it was the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad’s wives, revered for her wisdom and contributions to early Islamic history.

Name Day

July 9th (France)
A Deep Dive

Aisha Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Ayesha, Aysha, Isha, Alicia, Asia

Common Nicknames

Aish, Ash, Shasha, Sha

Diminutives

Ai, Isha-B, A, Ishi

Famous People

  • Aisha Tyler
    (American Actress)
  • Aisha Kahlil
    (American Singer)
  • Aisha Dee
    (Australian Actress)
  • Aisha Al-Manoubya
    (Tunisian Saint)
  • Aisha Hinds
    (American Actress)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Aisha
    ("Winx Club," TV Series)
  • Aisha
    ("The Legend of Korra," TV Series)
  • Aisha Tyler
    ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?," TV Series)
  • "Aisha"
    (2010 Film)
  • Aisha
    ("Green Lantern: The Animated Series," TV Series)

Places

  • Aisha Bibi Mausoleum
    (Jambyl Province, Kazakhstan)
  • Aisha Manzil Neighborhood
    (Karachi, Pakistan)

What Is the Meaning of Aisha?

The name Aisha means “alive” or “living” in Arabic, representing vibrancy and vitality. It often reflects a personality filled with energy, enthusiasm, and a zest for life, reflecting a spirited and lively character.

What Is the Origin of The Name Aisha?

Aisha is of Arabic origin, derived from the word “عائشة” which means “alive” or “living.” The name has strong historical significance in Islamic culture, being the name of the Prophet Muhammad’s third and youngest wife, Aisha bint Abi Bakr.

Aisha Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Aisha in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#5072021#4612022#3792023
Top 3 Rankings#1751977#2821978#3491979

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Aisha

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023379
(+82 from 2022)
809
(+124 from 2022)
0.04625
2022461
(+46 from 2021)
685
(+74 from 2021)
0.03820
2021507
(+29 from 2020)
611
(+49 from 2020)
0.03410
2020536
(-3 from 2019)
562
(-12 from 2019)
0.03179
2019533
(-10 from 2018)
574
(-24 from 2018)
0.03128
2018523
(+28 from 2017)
598
(+36 from 2017)
0.03216
2017551
(-45 from 2016)
562
(-56 from 2016)
0.02975
2016506
(-13 from 2015)
618
(-32 from 2015)
0.03192
2015493
(+69 from 2014)
650
(+106 from 2014)
0.03332
2014562
(+8 from 2013)
544
(+36 from 2013)
0.02781
2013570
(+12 from 2012)
508
(+5 from 2012)
0.02635
2012582
(+56 from 2011)
503
(+56 from 2011)
0.02593
2011638
(+49 from 2010)
447
(+30 from 2010)
0.02307
2010687
(+56 from 2009)
417
(+32 from 2009)
0.02127
2009743
(+21 from 2008)
385
No change from 2008
0.01901
2008764
(-65 from 2007)
385
(-33 from 2007)
0.01848
2007699
(-15 from 2006)
418
(+5 from 2006)
0.01975
2006684
(+43 from 2005)
413
(+41 from 2005)
0.01976
2005727
(-69 from 2004)
372
(-43 from 2004)
0.01833
2004658
(-27 from 2003)
415
(-9 from 2003)
0.02057
2003631
(-3 from 2002)
424
(+18 from 2002)
0.02113
2002628
(+49 from 2001)
406
(+37 from 2001)
0.02056
2001677
(+14 from 2000)
369
(+28 from 2000)
0.01863
2000691
(+3 from 1999)
341
(+16 from 1999)
0.01709
1999694
(-91 from 1998)
325
(-73 from 1998)
0.01669
1998603
(+31 from 1997)
398
(+45 from 1997)
0.02053
1997634
(-70 from 1996)
353
(-60 from 1996)
0.01849
1996564
(-9 from 1995)
413
(-7 from 1995)
0.02154
1995555
(+70 from 1994)
420
(+66 from 1994)
0.02186
1994625
(-35 from 1993)
354
(-44 from 1993)
0.01816
1993590
(-17 from 1992)
398
(-9 from 1992)
0.02019
1992573
(-104 from 1991)
407
(-116 from 1991)
0.02030
1991469
(+98 from 1990)
523
(+113 from 1990)
0.02572
1990567
(+19 from 1989)
410
(+37 from 1989)
0.01996
1989586
(-16 from 1988)
373
(+12 from 1988)
0.01872
1988570
(-39 from 1987)
361
(-18 from 1987)
0.01877
1987531
(+14 from 1986)
379
(+7 from 1986)
0.02022
1986545
(+30 from 1985)
372
(+33 from 1985)
0.02016
1985575
(-51 from 1984)
339
(-29 from 1984)
0.01836
1984524
(-26 from 1983)
368
(-23 from 1983)
0.02041
1983498
(-51 from 1982)
391
(-90 from 1982)
0.02185
1982447
(-55 from 1981)
481
(-96 from 1981)
0.02651
1981392
(-17 from 1980)
577
(-42 from 1980)
0.03226
1980375
(-26 from 1979)
619
(-43 from 1979)
0.03476
1979349
(-67 from 1978)
662
(-158 from 1978)
0.03842
1978282
(-107 from 1977)
820
(-720 from 1977)
0.04988
1977175
(+204 from 1976)
1540
(+999 from 1976)
0.09362
1976379
(+90 from 1975)
541
(+144 from 1975)
0.03442
1975469
(+156 from 1974)
397
(+149 from 1974)
0.02543
1974625
(+44 from 1973)
248
(+25 from 1973)
0.01583
1973669
(+404 from 1972)
223
(+116 from 1972)
0.01435
19721073
(+613 from 1971)
107
(+53 from 1971)
0.00664
19711686
(+69 from 1970)
54
(+3 from 1970)
0.00308
19701755
(+303 from 1969)
51
(+14 from 1969)
0.00278
19692058
(+188 from 1968)
37
(+8 from 1968)
0.00210
19682246
(+246 from 1967)
29
(+5 from 1967)
0.00170
19672492
(+775 from 1966)
24
(+9 from 1966)
0.00140
19663267
(-434 from 1965)
15
(-4 from 1965)
0.00085
19652833
(+1522 from 1964)
19
(+9 from 1964)
0.00104
19644355
(-720 from 1963)
10
(-3 from 1963)
0.00051
19633635
(+1229 from 1962)
13
(+5 from 1962)
0.00065
19624864
(+16 from 1961)
8
No change from 1961
0.00039
19614880
(-255 from 1959)
8
No change from 1959
0.00039
19600
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19594625
(+1461 from 1957)
8
(+3 from 1957)
0.00038
19580
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19576086
(-1711 from 1955)
5
(-3 from 1955)
0.00024
19560
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19554375
(+458 from 1951)
8
(+2 from 1951)
0.00040
19540
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19530
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19520
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19514833
(-95 from 1950)
6
No change from 1950
0.00032
19504738
First SSA data recorded
6
First SSA data recorded
0.00034
19490
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19480
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19470
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19460
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19450
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19440
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19430
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19420
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19410
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19400
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19390
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19380
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19370
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19360
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19350
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19340
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19330
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19320
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19310
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19300
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19290
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19280
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19270
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19260
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19250
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19240
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19230
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19220
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19210
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19200
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19190
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19180
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19170
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19160
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19150
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19140
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19130
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19120
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19110
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19100
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19090
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19080
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19070
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19060
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19050
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19040
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19030
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19020
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19010
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
19000
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18990
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18980
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18970
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18960
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18950
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18940
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18930
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18920
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18910
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18900
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18890
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18880
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18870
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18860
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18850
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18840
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18830
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18820
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18810
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
18800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000

American States Popularity Rankings for Aisha

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#1552021#1312022#1042023

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#6542021#5902022#5362023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#6892021#5532022#4792023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#4952021#3502022#3502023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#3422021#3512022#2342023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#4652021#5292022#3532023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#4362021#4322022#2142023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1102021#642022#912023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#3682021#3362022#2072023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#5472021#5572022#4242023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#4532021#3982022#5592023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#3952021#4072022#2252023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#5262021#4332022#3102023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#4552021#4432022#2942023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#3512021#2712022#3062023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#7612021#9642022#5672023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#6942021#6452022#3342023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#8352007#7182013#8062023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#9412020#8372021#8172022

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#1412000#2562016#1742023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#9072020#10432022#8202023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#4492018#4472019#4312021

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#8792021#4062022#6752023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#5332003#8002009#7662013

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#6802021#8442022#10842023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#5042004#7392013#7642020

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#8542019#7142020#5062021

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#5652021#3432022#5102023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#6292017#5592021#6872022

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#5722016#5642017#6092023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#3391993#4561995#4132000

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#5961997#7632008#6192022

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#1561990#1861995#2121996

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#5062016#5792017#5062018

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#2371987#4552014#5082022

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#4061979#4981999#5232015

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#4142015#4162018#3692019

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#3841981#4061990#5482007

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2172015#2152017#1642019

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#951977

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#1632002

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#3181999

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#2342008

Popularity Rankings for Aisha in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan flagKazakhstan#162022#162023#212024

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#352022#802022#342023#622023#342024#682024

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#992014#792015#792016

Popularity in Basque Country, Spain

Basque Country, Spain flagBasque Country, Spain#1002010#882022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#1022019#1002020#1212021

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#1392022#1452023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#2122021#1772022#2402023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#2302021#2072022#2942023

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#3712012#2752013#2412014

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#3162021#3032022#2502023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#4222021#2712022#2562023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#2992021#3172022#2792023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#4952020#2942021#4652022

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#2972022

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#3132021#3902022#3572023

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3212021#3292022#3322023

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#3552017#3612018#3332020

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#4042020#5482021#3782022

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Aisha a Name for Boys or Girls?

Aisha is a name commonly given to girls. It’s well-loved for its lovely sound and the life-affirming meaning behind it.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Aisha

Aisha in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Aisha Tyler (Actress, born 1970): An American actress and comedian known for her roles in "Archer" and "Whose Line Is It Anyway?"
  • Aisha Kahlil (Singer, 1955–2021): An American singer and longtime member of the a cappella group Sweet Honey in the Rock.
  • Aisha Dee (Actress, born 1993): An Australian actress and singer best known for her role in the TV series "The Bold Type."
  • Aisha Al-Manoubya (Saint, 1199–1267): A revered saint in Tunisia, known for her piety and miracles.
  • Aisha Hinds (Actress, born 1975): An American actress recognized for her performances in "Underground" and "9-1-1."
  • Aisha Bint Abi Bakr (Historical Figure, 613–678): A prominent figure in early Islamic history and wife of Prophet Muhammad.
  • Aisha Buhari (First Lady of Nigeria, born 1971): The First Lady of Nigeria and an advocate for women's rights and health initiatives.
  • Aisha ("Winx Club," 2004 TV Series): A fairy warrior who is a member of the Winx Club and controls the power of water.
  • Aisha ("The Legend of Korra," 2012 TV Series): A supporting character in this animated series who helps the main protagonist on her journey.
  • Aisha Tyler ("Whose Line Is It Anyway?," 1998 TV Series): A popular comedian and actress who frequently appears as a guest star on the show.
  • "Aisha" (2010 Film): An Indian romantic comedy film about a young woman named Aisha who enjoys matchmaking and meddling in her friends' lives.
  • Aisha ("Green Lantern: The Animated Series," 2011 TV Series): A Green Lantern Corps member who aids in the fight against intergalactic threats.
  • "Aisha's Tale" (2017 Novel): Chronicles the journey of a young woman named Aisha who embarks on an adventure to discover her heritage.
  • "Aisha and the Arabian Nights" (2015 Play): A modern retelling of the classic tales featuring a young woman named Aisha as the protagonist.
  • Aisha Bibi Mausoleum (Jambyl Province, Kazakhstan): A historic mausoleum located in the south of Kazakhstan, dedicated to a legendary woman named Aisha Bibi.
  • Aisha Manzil (Karachi, Pakistan): A residential neighborhood in Karachi, notable for its busy commercial activities.
  • Aisha Village (Kaduna State, Nigeria): A small village situated in Kaduna State, known for its rural setting and agricultural activities.
  • Aisha Bay (Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia): A scenic bay located on the Red Sea coast, popular for its natural beauty and marine activities.
  • Aisha Park (Abuja, Nigeria): A public park located in Nigeria's capital city, offering recreational facilities and green spaces.
  • Aisha Street (Dubai, UAE): A street in Dubai, surrounded by residential and commercial buildings.
  • Aisha Island (Aswan, Egypt): A small island in the Nile River, located near Aswan, known for its tranquil environment.

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