Rising since 1989, #3,100 for girls today.
Popularity of Aicha since 1969
Babies named Aicha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 0 |
| 1980s | 6 |
| 1990s | 116 |
| 2000s | 318 |
| 2010s | 468 |
| 2020s | 302 |
Meaning & origin
Aicha is the French-style spelling of a classic Arabic name with deep historical resonance. Since first appearing in U.S. records in 1969, it has remained relatively uncommon but has been climbing steadily, particularly since 1989. Its trajectory points rising, and it achieved its highest rank so far in 2022 at 3,100. Approximately 1 in 30,909 baby girls received the name in 2025. The name has a notable geographic concentration, with top states including New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio, reflecting diaspora communities from North Africa and the Middle East. Aicha offers a distinctive alternative to the more common Aisha, and its elegant sound has contributed to its growing appeal among parents seeking a name with both cultural depth and melodic charm.
Aicha is the French-influenced transliteration of the Arabic name Aisha (عائشة), meaning "alive" or "living." It traces to the Semitic root 'ay-sh, denoting life. Historically the name of the Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife, it has been widely used across the Muslim world for centuries and entered Western usage through French colonial ties in North Africa.
Where Aicha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aicha” around the world
Where Aicha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
#99
in 2024
Quebec
35
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · Retraite Québec (Quebec).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aya, Aishi, Cha-Cha
Sibling names for Aicha
Names that share Aicha's style, for a brother or sister.
