Ahisha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 16 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
At 6 letters and three syllables, Ahisha hits the middle ground most parents look for: long enough to feel complete, short enough for everyday use. It has been used as a girl's name in the U.S. since 1977, with 16 total recorded births.
Ahisha is not in the current top 1,000, which means your child is unlikely to share the name with a classmate — a plus for parents who value distinctiveness.
Ahisha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Ahisha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aisha, meaning 'living,' 'life,' or 'she who lives.' The Ah- opening is a phonetic rendering of the Arabic aspirated 'a' sound.
Ahisha is a rare variant that captures the breath and aspiration of the original Arabic pronunciation of Aisha — a small but meaningful distinction for families who want their daughter's name to be as close as possible to its source.
EtymologyShow more
The ending of a name often carries more etymological information than the beginning. Ahisha's final sounds are open, warm — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. In English-language naming, many feminine names end on open vowels or soft consonants, creating a melodic, approachable quality. Ahisha follows that feminine pattern.
Explore the ending-based name pages on this site to find names that share Ahisha's suffix pattern — names with similar endings often share a style and era, even when they come from different linguistic backgrounds.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Ahisha has 2+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1977.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 | #10405 | ▼ |
| 1970s | 11 | #5534 | — |
The Story of Ahisha
A Gen X name
Peaking in 1977, Ahisha is a Gen X staple. Girls named Ahisha are most likely born between 1977 and 1980.
How rare is Ahisha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Ahisha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1977, peaked in the 1970s with 11 births that decade, and has gracefully settled into a quieter chapter.
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(2 years, 1977–1980)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 1980 | 5 | #10405 |
| 1977 | 11 | #5534 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1977–1980