Rising since 2022.
Popularity of Aiesha since 1971
Babies named Aiesha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 227 |
| 1980s | 399 |
| 1990s | 400 |
| 2000s | 162 |
| 2010s | 73 |
| 2020s | 12 |
Meaning & origin
Aiesha first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1971, but it never reached the top 1000 national rankings. Its most notable year was 1991, when it saw its highest usage. Since 2022, the name has been rising in use, though it remains uncommon. The name is part of a broader trend of creative English spellings of the classic Arabic name Aisha, which has been long popular in the Muslim world. Aiesha's trajectory reflects a modern preference for distinctive yet familiar-sounding names.
Aiesha is a westernized respelling of Aisha, derived from the Arabic name عائشة (Aisha), meaning 'alive' or 'living.' Aisha was the name of the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad, making it a revered name in Islamic tradition. The variant Aiesha emerged in English-speaking countries in the late 20th century as part of a trend of phonetic spellings of traditional names.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Ayi, Esha, Shay
Sibling names for Aiesha
Names that share Aiesha's style, for a brother or sister.
