A 1970s favorite, climbing again.
Popularity of Aesha since 1976
Babies named Aesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 138 |
| 1990s | 130 |
| 2000s | 161 |
| 2010s | 63 |
| 2020s | 46 |
Meaning & origin
Aesha is a spelling variant of the classic Arabic name Aisha, which has deep roots in Islamic tradition as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's wife. In the United States, Aesha first appeared on the baby name charts in 1976, with its peak popularity in 1977. Since 2016, the name has been slowly rising in use, though it remains uncommon, with a 2025 rank of 10,107 and a frequency of approximately 1 in 178,585 births. The variant spelling Aesha offers a slightly distinctive twist while maintaining the name's cultural and religious heritage. It has not been recorded in any top states, indicating its widespread but low-level usage across the country.
Aesha is a spelling variant of Aisha, derived from the Arabic root 'ayisha', meaning 'alive' or 'living'. It is also associated with the name of the Prophet Muhammad's wife Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a figure of great importance in Islam. The variant Aesha has seen occasional use in English-speaking countries since the 1970s.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aesh, Ae, Sha
Sibling names for Aesha
Names that share Aesha's style, for a brother or sister.
