Aaishah
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 28 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Aaishah is a two-syllable girl's name with a open, warm sound — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. With only 28 recorded U.S. births, it is exceptionally rare — the kind of name most people encounter for the first time when they meet your child.
Aaishah is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Aaishah is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aisha, meaning 'living,' 'life,' or 'she who lives.' Aisha was the name of one of the Prophet Muhammad's wives, making this one of the most revered names in the Islamic tradition.
The Aaishah spelling is used in some South Asian Muslim communities, particularly among families who prefer a phonetic rendering closer to the original Arabic pronunciation.
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Aaishah is cataloged under the Arabic naming tradition. Arabic names frequently carry layered meanings tied to virtue, beauty, or devotion — a naming tradition where the meaning of a name is considered deeply important.
In the U.S., Aaishah has been recorded as a girl's name since 2002, with 28 total births. Browse the Arabic names hub on this site to explore the broader family.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Aaishah has 5+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 2002.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 16 | #15691 | ▲ |
| 2000s | 12 | #13720 | — |
The Story of Aaishah
A Gen Z name
Peaking in 2002, Aaishah is a name that defines a generation. Girls named Aaishah are most likely born between 2002 and 2012.
How rare is Aaishah?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Aaishah is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 2002, peaked in the 2010s with 16 births that decade.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(5 years, 2002–2017)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 | #15904 |
| 2016 | 5 | #16212 |
| 2010 | 6 | #14958 |
| 2003 | 6 | #13844 |
| 2002 | 6 | #13595 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 2002–2017