Aisha is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #658 in 2004 with 415 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 910 births ranking #337. In 2004, approximately 1 in every 4,424 girls born was named Aisha. RISING Recent data shows the name is currently rising.
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.