Aisha is a popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #88 in 2015 with 610 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 702 births ranking #76. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 86.0%. In 2015, approximately 1 in every 505 girls born was named Aisha. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Aisha is a major Arabic classic meaning alive or living. It feels elegant, bright, and deeply rooted in Islamic tradition.
The name is especially important through Aisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad, and has been used widely across Muslim communities for centuries. Its long heritage gives it warmth and strength.