Ayesha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #309 in 2021 with 152 recorded births. This places Ayesha in the top 4% of ranked UK girls' names for the year. Its actual usage is classified as Moderately Popular. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 290 births ranking #182. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 43.9%. In 2021, approximately 1 in every 1,803 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.