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Aysa

AY-sah · Of uncertain origin; possibly a modern variant of Aisha or Aysha, or from the Turkish word 'ay' meaning moon.

2025 rank (girls)
#7,133
Babies named in 2025
15
Peak popularity
2000
2025 frequency
1 in 107,151 girls
Usually for
Girls
Trend
Holding steady

Holding steady, #7,133 for girls today.

Popularity of Aysa since 1990

Babies named Aysa per year in U.S. Social Security records.

713201990200020102020Most births 2000GirlsBoys
GirlsBoys
Data table (by decade)
DecadeGirlsBoys
1990s570
2000s1205
2010s9410
2020s6610

Meaning & origin

Aysa is a rare modern name that entered U.S. records in 1990 and reached its peak popularity in 2000, though even then it was uncommon. As of 2025, it ranks 7,133 with only about 1 in 107,151 newborn girls receiving the name, indicating a stable but very low usage. The name's origins are unclear; it may be a creative respelling of Aisha or an adaptation of the Turkish word 'ay' (moon), reflecting a broader trend of parents favoring unique, phonetically pleasing names. Despite its ambiguity, Aysa offers a simple yet distinctive sound that aligns with modern naming preferences.

The name Aysa likely arose as a modern English spelling variant of Aisha or Aysha, names of Arabic origin meaning 'living, prosperous'. Alternatively, it may be influenced by the Turkish word 'ay' (moon), a common element in Turkish feminine names. It has seen occasional use in the United States since the 1990s, consistent with the trend of creating new names by respelling or blending familiar sounds.

Nicknames & variants

Variants: Aisha, Aysha, Aysha, Aysa

Sibling names for Aysa

Names that share Aysa's style, for a brother or sister.

Sisters: Maya, Leila, Zara, Noor, Layla

Brothers: Kai, Zayn, Rayan, Eli, Amir

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Questions parents ask

What does the name Aysa mean?
The meaning of Aysa is uncertain. It may be a modern variant of Aisha (Arabic: 'living, prosperous') or derived from the Turkish word 'ay', meaning moon.
How popular is the name Aysa?
Aysa is very rare. In 2025, it ranked 7,133 in the United States, with approximately 1 in 107,151 newborn girls given the name that year.
Is Aysa a boy's or girl's name?
Aysa is almost exclusively used for girls.