Ayesha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #204 in 2016 with 262 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 290 births ranking #182. In 2016, approximately 1 in every 1,172 girls born was named Ayesha. STABLE Recent data shows the name is currently stable.
Ayesha is a familiar variation of Aisha meaning alive or living. It feels elegant, warm, and deeply rooted in Muslim naming tradition.
The name has long-standing use across South Asian and wider Muslim communities and remains especially beloved because of its historical and spiritual importance. Its sound gives it a slightly fuller feel than Aisha.