Aysha
Aysha is a girl's name of Arabic origin.
Meaning
Alive, living, or prosperous.
Origin and history
Aysha is a feminine name of Arabic origin meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives'. It is an alternative spelling of Aisha, the name of the prominent third wife of the Prophet Muhammad. In the United States, it is a moderately used name with steady presence over recent decades.
Popularity in the United States
3,189 babies in the United States have been named Aysha since 1880. It ranks #3150 all-time. Among babies born since 2020 it ranks #1635.
States where it is most popular
- NY (27.5 %)
- CA (20.2 %)
- TX (15.3 %)
- FL (11.5 %)
- IL (5.4 %)
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 | 0 |
| 1960-1970 | 6 |
| 1970-1980 | 134 |
| 1980-1990 | 312 |
| 1990-2000 | 779 |
| 2000-2010 | 924 |
| 2010-2019 | 568 |
| 2020-2029 | 466 |
Nicknames
Aysh, Shasha
Fun facts
- Aysha is a common Latin-alphabet transliteration of the traditional Arabic name Aisha.
- The name has maintained steady usage in the United States, with several hundred registered births in recent years.