Ayesha is a distinctive girls' name in United States, ranking #1471 in 2014 with 152 recorded births. The name reached its all-time peak in 2016 with 177 births ranking #1338. Since 1996, the popularity has increased by 68.9%. In 2014, approximately 1 in every 11,750 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.