Aaisha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 256 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Among U.S. girl's names, Aaisha currently holds position #15245. It is known but far from saturated — a name that registers without repeating.
Appearing in records from 1981 to 2024, Aaisha has a solid multi-decade track record without being a permanent fixture — it belongs to a specific chapter of American naming.
In the most recent SSA release, Aaisha ranks #15245 among U.S. girl names — distinctive enough to stand out.
Aaisha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant spelling of Aisha — from the Arabic meaning 'alive,' 'prosperous,' or 'living well.' The double-a beginning is a transliteration choice that emphasizes the long initial vowel sound in Arabic.
Aisha was the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad, one of the most important figures in early Islam — a narrator of thousands of hadiths, a military leader, and a scholar. Aaisha's alternate spelling honors this heritage while giving it a distinctive visual character.
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Names travel. They cross oceans, change spelling, shift pronunciation, and accumulate new associations with each culture that adopts them. Aaisha is rooted in the Arabic tradition, but its presence in American naming since 1981 means it has been shaped by English phonetics, local customs, and the cultural context of the families who chose it.
Aaisha’s rarity (256 recorded births) may indicate it is strongly tied to a specific cultural community or family tradition, rather than part of the broader American naming mainstream.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aaisha has 31+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1981.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 45 | #11443 | ▼ |
| 2010s | 81 | #11137 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 53 | #12238 | ▲ |
| 1990s | 42 | #10878 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 35 | #7605 | — |
The Story of Aaisha
A Gen Alpha name
Peaking in 2023, Aaisha is a fresh, modern favorite. Girls named Aaisha are most likely born between 2013 and 2024.
How rare is Aaisha?
Only about 1 in every 720,000 babies born in 2024 was named Aaisha — a truly uncommon choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1981, grew steadily over the decades, peaked in the 2010s with 81 births that decade, and remains solidly popular today.
Aaisha by the numbers
- Would fill 5 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(31 years, 1981–2024)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5 | #15245 |
| 2023 | 14 | #7637 |
| 2022 | 8 | #11224 |
| 2021 | 13 | #8022 |
| 2020 | 5 | #15086 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8136 |
| 2018 | 7 | #12462 |
| 2017 | 9 | #10685 |
| 2016 | 7 | #12876 |
| 2015 | 11 | #9478 |
| 2013 | 9 | #10999 |
| 2012 | 8 | #12198 |
| 2011 | 8 | #12153 |
| 2010 | 9 | #11245 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10819 |
| 2006 | 6 | #15152 |
| 2005 | 8 | #11834 |
| 2003 | 7 | #12409 |
| 2002 | 9 | #10243 |
| 2001 | 7 | #12056 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1981–2024