Aisha is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #507 in 2021 with 611 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2025 with 910 births ranking #337. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 47.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 2,684 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.