Aisha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #116 in 2023 with 422 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 702 births ranking #76. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 28.7%. In 2023, approximately 1 in every 608 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.