Aisha: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced eye-EE-shuh · 3 syllables
From Arabic (a isa).
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- eye-EE-shuh
- US rank (2025)
- #337
- US babies a year
- about 785 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 1970
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Aisha?
Aisha was the #337 name in the US in 2025, given to 910 babies. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #337 |
| England & Wales | #100 |
| Scotland | #209 |
| Northern Ireland | #333 |
| Ireland | #229 |
| France | #270 |
| Norway | #272 |
| Canada | #197 |
| Australia | #288 |
How old are people named Aisha?
Half of US adults named Aisha are older than 38; most are between 20 and 51. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Aisha
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced eye-EE-shuh.
How popular is the name Aisha?
Aisha was the #337 name in the US in 2025, given to 910 babies. It’s rising: up 45% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 1970.
How old are people named Aisha?
Half of US adults named Aisha are older than 38. Most are between 20 and 51.