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.

Popularity of Aisha by region
RegionPopularityBirth Frequency
United StatesCommon1 in every 5.4K births
United KingdomPopular1 in every 1.7K births
CanadaPopular1 in every 3.0K births
AustraliaPopular1 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.

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

Alternative Forms

Ayesha · Ieesha · Iesha.

Translations

The name Aisha has 38 translations, for example: in French it is rendered as female given name, etc..

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