Aisha Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aisha is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aisha?
Aisha is spelled A-I-S-H-A. The name has 5 letters.
Aisha at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Aisha means “alive” or “living” in Arabic.
- Origin
- The name Aisha is commonly associated with Arabic origins.
- Pronunciation
- AI-shah · 2 syllables
Aisha Popularity in 2025
Rank#337
Recorded Births910
- Girls usage rose 9 places to #337 and recorded 10 more births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aisha Mean?
Aisha means “alive” or “living” in Arabic.
Origin: The name Aisha is commonly associated with Arabic origins.
How Do You Pronounce Aisha?
PronunciationAI-shah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aisha?
- History
- Aisha has been used in Arabic-speaking regions and is known for its use during early Islamic history.
Aisha Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 910 | #337 |
| 2024 | Girls | 900 | #346 |
| 2023 | Girls | 814 | #378 |
| 2022 | Girls | 685 | #463 |
| 2021 | Girls | 611 | #509 |
| 2020 | Girls | 562 | #536 |
| 2019 | Girls | 574 | #535 |
| 2018 | Girls | 598 | #523 |
| 2017 | Girls | 562 | #551 |
| 2016 | Girls | 618 | #506 |
| 2015 | Girls | 650 | #494 |
| 2014 | Girls | 544 | #562 |
| 2013 | Girls | 508 | #571 |
| 2012 | Girls | 503 | #582 |
| 2011 | Girls | 447 | #638 |
| 2010 | Girls | 417 | #687 |
| 2009 | Girls | 385 | #743 |
| 2008 | Girls | 386 | #762 |
| 2007 | Girls | 418 | #699 |
| 2006 | Girls | 413 | #684 |
| 2005 | Girls | 372 | #727 |
| 2004 | Girls | 415 | #658 |
| 2003 | Girls | 424 | #631 |
| 2002 | Girls | 407 | #627 |
When Was Aisha Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
1977 · Girls
1,540 recorded births
National rank #175
2025 · Girls
910 recorded births
National rank #337
2024 · Girls
900 recorded births
National rank #346
1978 · Girls
820 recorded births
National rank #282
Where Aisha Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| NY | #99 | 146 |
| MN | #114 | 45 |
| RI | #120 | 7 |
| PA | #200 | 56 |
| MD | #212 | 24 |
| MA | #223 | 25 |
| OH | #230 | 49 |
| IL | #256 | 41 |