Aisha
Aisha is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Alive, living, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Aisha is a classic Arabic female name meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives'. It is widely known historically as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's third wife. In the United States, it gained significant popularity in the late 20th century and remains consistently used.
Popularity in the United States
26,933 babies in the United States have been named Aisha since 1880. It ranks #890 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #413.
States where it is most popular
- NY (16 %)
- CA (11.1 %)
- TX (7.7 %)
- IL (6.7 %)
- PA (5.5 %)
Trends by decade
| Decade | Births |
|---|---|
| 1880-1890 | 0 |
| 1890-1900 | 0 |
| 1900-1910 | 0 |
| 1910-1920 | 0 |
| 1920-1930 | 0 |
| 1930-1940 | 0 |
| 1940-1950 | 0 |
| 1950-1960 | 33 |
| 1960-1970 | 163 |
| 1970-1980 | 4,643 |
| 1980-1990 | 4,260 |
| 1990-2000 | 4,001 |
| 2000-2010 | 3,930 |
| 2010-2019 | 5,421 |
| 2020-2029 | 4,482 |
Famous people named Aisha
- Aisha Tyler: Actress, Comedian
- Aisha Hinds: Actress
- Aisha Dee: Actress, Singer
Nicknames
Ash, Aish
Fun facts
- Aisha bint Abi Bakr was a central figure in early Islamic history and a major contributor to Islamic scholarhip.
- Stevie Wonder released the hit song 'Isn't She Lovely' in 1976, which was written about his newborn daughter named Aisha.