Holding steady, #1,796 for girls today.
Popularity of Aysha since 1969
Babies named Aysha per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1960s | 6 |
| 1970s | 134 |
| 1980s | 312 |
| 1990s | 779 |
| 2000s | 924 |
| 2010s | 568 |
| 2020s | 466 |
Meaning & origin
Aysha first appeared in U.S. naming records in 1969 and has seen modest but steady use, reflecting its appeal among families with Arabic or Islamic heritage. As of 2025, it ranked 1,796, with a peak in 2024, suggesting a slight increase in recent years. The name's trajectory category is stable, indicating consistent usage without dramatic swings. It is most frequently chosen in states like Massachusetts, Florida, and New York, areas with diverse populations. Aysha's meaning 'living' connects it to a sense of vitality and endurance, while its variant spellings offer flexibility for parents seeking a familiar yet distinctive name.
Aysha is a variant spelling of Aisha, which derives from the Arabic root 'a-sha (عاش) meaning 'to live'. In Islamic tradition, Aisha bint Abu Bakr was a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, lending the name enduring popularity in Muslim communities. The spelling 'Aysha' emerged in English-speaking countries as a transliteration of the Arabic name.
Where Aysha is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Aysha” around the world
Where Aysha lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
50
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Aysh, Aye, Sha, Isha
Sibling names for Aysha
Names that share Aysha's style, for a brother or sister.
