Declining since 2002.
Popularity of Aijah since 1994
Babies named Aijah per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 64 |
| 2000s | 190 |
| 2010s | 85 |
| 2020s | 19 |
Meaning & origin
Aijah is a modern American respelling of Aisha, a name of Arabic origin meaning 'living' or 'prosperous'. It first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1994, later than many other Aisha variants. Usage peaked in 2003, but the name has been on a downward trend since 2002, reflecting the natural ebb and flow of creative spellings. While never cracking the top 1000, Aijah has seen consistent but sparse use, with no state-level concentration, suggesting it remains a rare choice appealing to parents seeking a familiar sound in a distinctive form.
Aijah is a modern respelling of Aisha, an Arabic name meaning 'living' or 'prosperous' from the root 'a-sha' (to live). Aisha was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife, giving the name deep significance in Islamic tradition. The variant Aijah emerged in the United States in the late 20th century as part of a trend of creative respellings.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aij, Aija
Sibling names for Aijah
Names that share Aijah's style, for a brother or sister.
