Declining since 2014, #10,917 for girls today.
Popularity of Ayse since 1958
Babies named Ayse per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 7 |
| 1960s | 19 |
| 1970s | 24 |
| 1980s | 51 |
| 1990s | 101 |
| 2000s | 126 |
| 2010s | 155 |
| 2020s | 73 |
Meaning & origin
Ayse entered U.S. records in 1958 and has remained an uncommon but consistent choice, reflecting Turkish diaspora communities. The name reached its peak popularity in 2015, but has since been on a declining trajectory, falling in usage since 2014. In 2025, only about 1 in every 200,908 girls was named Ayse, placing it at rank 10,917. Its rarity in the U.S. contrasts with its widespread use in Turkey and other Muslim-majority countries. The name has not been recorded in any top states, suggesting a scattered geographic distribution rather than concentration in any particular region. As a Turkish variant of the revered Arabic name Aisha, Ayse carries deep cultural and religious significance, representing a connection to both Islamic heritage and Turkish national identity.
Ayse is the Turkish spelling of Aisha, derived from the Arabic root 'ayisha' meaning 'alive' or 'living'. Aisha was the name of the Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife, ensuring its enduring popularity in the Muslim world. In Turkey, the name has been a consistent favorite, reflecting both religious heritage and cultural integration.
“Ayse” around the world
Where Ayse lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
15
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aysecik, Aysu
Sibling names for Ayse
Names that share Ayse's style, for a brother or sister.
