Ayesha
First Name Meaning, Usage, Popularity & Related Names
Ayesha is an Arabic name meaning “living”. It is a common name, overwhelmingly used for girls, with 99.99% female usage.
Meaning & Origin of the name Ayesha
Ayesha is a name of Arabic origin that translates to she who is alive or living. The name is historically significant due to its association with Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a prominent figure in Islamic history and a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Her scholarship and political influence within the early Muslim community established the name as one of the most culturally enduring identifiers in the Arab world. It denotes vitality and is widely respected for its deep connection to the foundations of Islamic tradition.
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Gender Usage of the Name Ayesha
Overall Gender Classification Methodology
Ayesha 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 Ayesha
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
Ayesha is listed under Common Girl Names worldwide. Its popularity is relatively consistent across the available regional markets.
| Region | Popularity | Birth Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Common | 1 in every 28K births |
| United Kingdom | Popular | 1 in every 1.9K births |
| Canada | Popular | 1 in every 6.5K births |
| Australia | Common | 1 in every 81K births |
Ranking OverviewMethodology
Ayesha ranked #424 on the Popular Girls’ Names Worldwide List (2025). It rose from #749 in 2024 — an improvement of 325 places. Ayesha maintains a steady presence among commonly used names.
Historically, its best recorded position was #262 in 1994. Its lowest recorded position was #2,834 in 1965. Over the last 5 years (2020–2025) the name fell -68 places (from #356 to #424).
Characteristics of the Name Ayesha
Pronunciation & StructureMethodology
- Phonetic Source
- CMU
- Syllables
- 2 syllables — Two-Syllable Girl Names
- Length
- 6 letters — Medium-Length Girl Names
- Starts with
- A — Girl Names Starting with A
- Ends with
- a — Girl Names Ending in “a”
Name AestheticMethodology
Ayesha contains two syllables with a prominent, breathy terminal sound. It is deeply linked to Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a historical figure of immense influence, which anchors it in a Mystical & Ancient aesthetic.
Middle Names For Ayesha
Middle names used with AyeshaMethodology
Ayesha is most frequently used with these girl middle names: Ayesha Nicole · Ayesha Monique · Ayesha Patrice · Ayesha Tia · Ayesha CandeseView all 82 girl middle names.
- Total 120 middle names used with Ayesha
- 10 boy middle names used with Ayesha
- 22 unisex middle names used with Ayesha
Middle name suggestions for AyeshaMethodology
Based on observed first-middle-name pattern combinations, Ayesha is most frequently associated with girl middle names that have Strong stress pattern, 5 letters, and a starting sound of “m”.
Examples: Ayesha Moore · Ayesha Mills · Ayesha Marsh · Ayesha Marks · Ayesha Moose. View all 101 suggested middle names.
Associations of the Name Ayesha
Royal UsageMethodology
Featured among Royal Girl Names, the name Ayesha has been used by Ayesha (Makim) (born 1986).
Names Similar to Ayesha
Sound Like Ayesha Finder
Names with the exact same overall pronunciation and sound: Ayisha · Ayushi · Ayeisha · View all 14 names
Spelled Like Ayesha Finder
Names with similar spelling patterns and letter sequences: Ayeisha · Ayeesha · Ayeshah · View all 12 names
Same Starting Sound Finder
Names that begin with a similar phonetic sound: Irene · Eileen · Ida · View all Top 100 names
Rhymes With Ayesha Finder
Names that share similar ending sounds and rhymes: Carla · Layla · Gabriella · 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 “Ayesha”
Dictionary Meaning of "Ayesha"Methodology
A female given name from Arabic
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How to Spell Ayesha in ASL
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