Aisha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Aisha is an Arabic name meaning “living” or “life”. It is a popular name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Aisha
Aisha is a name of Arabic origin, derived from the root 'aysh, which translates to 'living' or 'life'. It is historically notable as the name of Aisha bint Abu Bakr, the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad and daughter of the first caliph Abu Bakr. This connection ensured the name's widespread and sustained usage within Islamic cultural history, representing vitality and existence.
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Gender Usage of the Name Aisha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Aisha is overwhelmingly used as a name for girls. Approximately 99.99% of recorded bearers are female. This classification is supported by extensive records and is considered highly reliable.
Popularity of the Name Aisha
Aisha is among the Top 86 Trending Girls’ name in the United Kingdom for 2026
Note: Green bars show popularity (% of births); the violet line shows historical ranking. Data is based on official government birth records. Click any chart to view details by year and region.
Overall PopularityMethodology
Aisha is listed under Popular Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 5.4K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.7K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 3.0K births |
| Australia | Popular | 1 in every 5.6K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Aisha ranked #179 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #271 in 2024 — an improvement of 92 places. Aisha maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #120 in 2015. Its lowest recorded position was #2,603 in 1967. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name rose 89 places (from #268 to #179).
Name StyleMethodology
Aisha is classified as Classic Girl Names because it appears in 53% of available years and remains active today, averaging 1,297 births per year after a historical peak in 2018.Characteristics of the Name Aisha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 5 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Aisha contains two syllables and an open, breathy ending that gives it a graceful cadence. It is historical and culturally significant as the name of Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The weight of this historical figure anchors an Elegant & Timeless aesthetic.
Middle Names For Aisha
Middle names used with AishaMethodology
Aisha is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Aisha Nicole · Aisha Monique · Aisha Marie · Aisha Michelle · Aisha ReneeView all 265 girl middle names.
- Total 364 middle names used with Aisha
- 23 boy middle names used with Aisha
- 49 unisex middle names used with Aisha
Middle name suggestions for AishaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Aisha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Aisha Moore · Aisha Mills · Aisha Marsh · Aisha Marks · Aisha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Names Similar to Aisha
Sound Like Aisha Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Asia · Asha · Aysha · View all 42 names
Spelled Like Aisha Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Aishah · Aaisha · Aiesha · View all 13 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Aisha Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Patricia · Linda · Barbara · View all Top 100 names
Same Rhythm & Syllables Finder
Names with matching syllable stress and pronunciation rhythm: Mary · Linda · Sarah · View all Top 100 names
Dictionary & Etymology of “Aisha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Aisha"Methodology
A female given name from Arabic, most famously borne by Muhammad's third wife. Daughter of first caliph Abu Bakr
Alternative Forms
Translations
The name Aisha has 38 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..
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How to Spell Aisha in ASL
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