Rising since 1990, #2,194 for girls today.
Popularity of Aqsa since 1990
Babies named Aqsa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1990s | 106 |
| 2000s | 133 |
| 2010s | 157 |
| 2020s | 345 |
Meaning & origin
Aqsa first appeared in U.S. birth records in 1990 and has been rising in popularity ever since. In 2025, it ranked 2194th nationwide, with about 1 in 19,134 girls receiving the name. Its peak year was 2025, reflecting a continued upward trajectory. The name is most common among families in Washington, Virginia, and California, likely reflecting communities with Arabic-speaking heritage. While Aqsa is often linked to the Al-Aqsa Mosque, it is also used as a variant of the classic Arabic name Aisha, giving it a dual cultural resonance. Its steady growth suggests a name that balances religious significance with modern appeal.
Aqsa is generally considered a variant of Aisha (also spelled Ayesha), derived from the Arabic root ʿ-š-š meaning 'to live.' It is also strongly associated with Al-Aqsa Mosque ('the farthest mosque'), a key site in Islam. The name has seen steady use among Muslim families in English-speaking countries since the late 20th century.
Where Aqsa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aqsa” around the world
Where Aqsa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
25
babies in 2024
Ireland
7
babies in 2025
Sources: INSEE (France) · CSO Ireland (Ireland).
Sibling names for Aqsa
Names that share Aqsa's style, for a brother or sister.
