Ayesha is a moderately popular girls' name in England & Wales, ranking #229 in 2025 with 204 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2014 with 290 births ranking #182. Since 1996, the popularity has decreased by 24.7%. In 2025, approximately 1 in every 1,242 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.