Iysha
A girl's name of Arabic origin with 92 recorded U.S. births.
Meaning & Origin
Iysha peaked during the Millennial wave, when 13 babies received this name in a single year (1991). That era was defined by pop-culture-influenced, individuality-forward naming, and Iysha has a more concentrated history, reflecting a specific cultural moment rather than a broad generational wave.
Iysha is not in the current top 1,000 girl names nationally, making it an uncommon choice — though your state or community may differ.
Iysha is a girl's baby name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aisha — from the Arabic 'ā'isha, meaning 'alive, living, prosperous.' Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most influential women in Islamic history, makes this one of the most sacred names in the Muslim world, borne by millions of women across fourteen centuries.
Iysha carries the vitality of its Arabic root and the sacred heritage of one of Islam's most revered women in a fresh, phonetically individual spelling.
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Phonetically, Iysha belongs to a cluster of names characterized by their open, warm ending — a soft ending that crosses many language boundaries. At two syllables, it has a two-beat rhythm that is easy to call across a room and natural in conversation.
Within the Arabic naming tradition, names with similar sound structures often share underlying etymological patterns. Exploring Arabic names on this site may surface connections that illuminate Iysha’s linguistic neighborhood.
At a Glance
Popularity Over Time
Iysha has 13+ years of history in the U.S., first appearing in 1973.
Popularity by Decade
| Decade | Births | Avg Rank | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000s | 5 | #18618 | ▼ |
| 1990s | 59 | #10103 | ▲ |
| 1980s | 23 | #10284 | ▲ |
| 1970s | 5 | #8901 | — |
The Story of Iysha
A Millennial name
Peaking in 1991, Iysha is a Millennial-era classic. Girls named Iysha are most likely born between 1981 and 2001.
How rare is Iysha?
With fewer than 500 recorded births, Iysha is an exceptionally rare name — a one-of-a-kind choice.
The journey through the decades
First appeared in the records in 1973, peaked in the 1990s with 59 births that decade, and has since become a rare, vintage choice.
Iysha by the numbers
- Would fill 2 school buses
Year-by-Year Data
View complete yearly data(13 years, 1973–2008)
| Year | Births | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 5 | #18618 |
| 1996 | 10 | #8397 |
| 1995 | 5 | #14285 |
| 1994 | 6 | #12364 |
| 1993 | 7 | #11011 |
| 1992 | 8 | #9818 |
| 1991 | 13 | #6741 |
| 1990 | 10 | #8106 |
| 1987 | 6 | #10345 |
| 1986 | 5 | #11591 |
| 1984 | 6 | #9551 |
| 1982 | 6 | #9649 |
| 1973 | 5 | #8901 |
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration. Showing years with 5+ recorded births.
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Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration, 1973–2008