Aisha is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #684 in 2006 with 413 recorded births. This places Aisha in the top 3% of ranked US girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Uncommon. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 910 births ranking #337. In 2006, approximately 1 in every 4,603 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.