Holding steady.
Popularity of Aishia since 1971
Babies named Aishia per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1970s | 141 |
| 1980s | 144 |
| 1990s | 92 |
| 2000s | 26 |
| 2010s | 0 |
| 2020s | 0 |
Meaning & origin
Aishia is a rare English respelling of the Arabic name Aisha, first recorded in the United States in 1971. The name saw its peak usage in 1977, though it has never reached the top 1000 and has remained consistently uncommon since then. Its trajectory is stable, with very few annual births. As a modern variant of a classic name with deep historical and religious roots, Aishia offers a distinctive spelling for families seeking a name connected to Arabic tradition. While no top states have been reported for this spelling, it reflects a broader trend of anglicized variants of global names that gained traction in the 1970s.
Aishia is a modern anglicized respelling of the Arabic name Aisha, derived from the root 'a-sha' meaning 'alive' or 'living.' The name was borne by Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, which has made it widely used among Muslim families. The variant Aishia emerged in English-speaking countries in the 20th century as a phonetic spelling.
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aish, Sha
Sibling names for Aishia
Names that share Aishia's style, for a brother or sister.
