Aisha
Aisha: name meaning, origin and popularity
Pronunciation (IPA): /aɪˈiːʃə/ · /ˈaɪʃə/
Meaning and origin of Aisha
- A female given name from Arabic, most famously borne by Muhammad's third wife. Daughter of first caliph Abu Bakr.
Etymology
From Arabic عَائِشَة (ʕāʔiša).
How popular is Aisha?
Since 1880, 26,933 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Aisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #3609 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #337 for girls, with 910 babies given the name.
Names similar to Aisha
Names that start with the same letters, most popular first.
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Sibling name ideas for Aisha
Sister and brother names that share Aisha's Arabic roots and are still in the U.S. top 1,000.
Aisha FAQ
What does the name Aisha mean?
A female given name from Arabic, most famously borne by Muhammad's third wife. Daughter of first caliph Abu Bakr. From Arabic عَائِشَة (ʕāʔiša).
What is the origin of the name Aisha?
Aisha is listed as a name of Arabic origin.
How popular is the name Aisha?
Since 1880, 26,933 girls and 27 boys in the U.S. have been named Aisha (100% girls). Its highest rank for girls was #175 in 1977. Its highest rank for boys was #3609 in 1977. In 2025 it ranked #337 for girls, with 910 babies given the name.
Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
Aisha is mostly a girl name in the U.S.: 26,933 girls and 27 boys since 1880.
Popularity data: U.S. Social Security Administration baby name data, 1880–2025 (names given to 5+ babies per year). Origin and etymology text: Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.