Ayisha Girl

Popularity: #939 · Trend: ↘ Falling

Origin(s)

Pronunciationah-EE-shah / aɪˈiːʃə

Arabic; Swahili

Meaning

Arabic: alive; Swahili: prosperous

Historical & Cultural Background

Ayisha is derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'alive' or 'living.' It is a popular name in many Muslim cultures due to its association with Aisha bint Abi Bakr, one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. In Swahili-speaking regions, Ayisha is often embraced for its positive connotations of prosperity. The name reflects a blend of cultural significance across different regions.

Trend Summary

Ayisha has seen moderate popularity in the United States, particularly within communities that celebrate its cultural roots.

Similar Names

AaliyahAmiraAnisaAliaZainabSanaaMayaSafa

Variants

  • Aisha
  • Ayesha

International Variants

  • Aïsha (French)
  • Aisha (Arabic)
  • Ayesha (Urdu)

Famous people named Ayisha

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Fictional characters named Ayisha

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Sibling Suggestions

AminaFatimaLaylaZaraSamiraNadia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ayisha was first seen in the United States in 1969. Ayisha has ranked as high as #1063 nationally, which occurred in 1977, and has been most popular in New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and California. In the past 5 years the name Ayisha has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ayisha (2019)

StateBirthsShare
NY 5
100%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
196910
19705
19717
197210
197317
197418
197516
197618
197737
197822
197927
198035
198133
198223
198326
198424
198527
198616
198735
198815
198925
199021
199134
199223
199324
199420
199520
199614
199713
199810
199915
200014
200116
200218
200317
200411
200522
200623
200710
200811
20098
201015
20117
201211
201317
201415
201516
20169
201712
201813
201913
202012
202112
202217
202312
202411