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soh-FEE-uh
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Aysha
GirlArabic· “variant of Aisha, alive”
- Meaning
- variant of Aisha, alive
- Origin
- Arabic
- Pronunciation
- EYE-shuh
- Syllables
- 2
- US rank 2025
- #1,797
- US babies 2025
- 112
- Best rank
- #1,442 (2024)
- Peak year
- 2024
Meaning and origin of Aysha
Aysha is an Arabic name that means “variant of Aisha, alive”.
Aysha is a spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning alive or living, from the root ʿ-y-sh, to live. Aisha bint Abi Bakr was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad and an important transmitter of hadith, which makes the name highly respected in Muslim communities. The name spread across the Islamic world and later to English-speaking countries, where spellings like Ayesha, Aysha and Aishah are all used. Aysha is usually said EYE-shuh. The name has a short, lively sound and a meaning centered on life and vitality. Ayşe is the Turkish form.
Popularity over time
Aysha first appears in US Social Security records in 1969. It has never ranked in the national top 1,000, which keeps it genuinely uncommon. Its best national rank was #1,442 in 2024, the same year it reached its highest count of 153 babies. In 2025, 112 babies were named Aysha, and it ranked #1,797 nationally. That is 120% more than ten years earlier, so it is clearly on the rise.
Its national rank moved from #3,073 in 1980, #1,619 in 2000, #3,014 in 2010, and #1,797 in 2025. Of the 3,189 US girls named Aysha since records began, 29% were born in the 2000s, its biggest decade. The 1990s come next, with 779 babies. Since 2010, 1,034 more have been named Aysha.
Other girls' names that peaked around the same time include Wednesday, Charm, Hafsa, Nami, and Baila.
Where it is most popular (2025)
In 2025, Aysha ranked highest in Florida, Massachusetts, and New York.
| State | Rank there | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| Florida | #772 | 21 |
| Massachusetts | #774 | 6 |
| New York | #1173 | 12 |
| Michigan | #1241 | 5 |
| Illinois | #1267 | 6 |
Gender, sound and spelling
In the US it is used almost only for girls.
Aysha is usually pronounced EYE-shuh, with two syllables. It has five letters, starts with A and ends in “-ha”.
Middle names for Aysha
A few middle names that flow with Aysha: each avoids a matching first letter, a rhyme and a vowel clash where the names meet.
Sibling names for Aysha
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aysha mean?
Aysha is an Arabic name that means “variant of Aisha, alive”.
What is the origin of the name Aysha?
Aysha has Arabic roots. Aysha is a spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning alive or living, from the root ʿ-y-sh, to live.
Is Aysha a popular name?
Not especially. Aysha ranked #1,797 in the US in 2025, which puts it outside the top 1,000.
Is Aysha a boy or girl name?
Aysha is mainly a girl's name. In the US it is used almost only for girls.
How do you pronounce Aysha?
Aysha is usually pronounced EYE-shuh. Stressed syllables are in capital letters.
Popularity figures come from US Social Security card applications (names given to at least five babies in a year, 1880 to 2025). How we source names and meanings