Declining since 2022.
Popularity of Aaisha since 1981
Babies named Aaisha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 35 |
| 1990s | 42 |
| 2000s | 53 |
| 2010s | 81 |
| 2020s | 45 |
Meaning & origin
Aaisha is a modern transliteration of the classic Arabic name Aisha. It first appeared in U.S. records in 1981, a relatively late start compared to the more established spellings. The name reached its peak popularity in 2023, but since 2022 its trajectory has been falling. The spelling Aaisha remains uncommon and does not rank among the top 1000 names in any given year. No top states have been recorded for this variant. It retains the meaning 'life' from the Arabic root and continues to be used among families seeking a distinct yet culturally connected name.
Aaisha is a variant transliteration of the Arabic name Aisha, derived from the root 'a-sha (عيش) meaning 'to live'. It was borne by Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and has long been favored in Muslim communities worldwide. The spelling Aaisha emerged as a modern Anglicized form without altering the name's essential meaning or origin.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aisha, Aish, Aya
Sibling names for Aaisha
Names that share Aaisha's style, for a brother or sister.
