Aisha

Meaning of Aisha

The name Aisha means 'alive' or 'living'. It's a beautiful and positive name suggesting vitality and life.

Aisha has Arabic roots — browse every Arabic baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aisha

Aisha is more popular than ever, reaching a new high of #337 in 2025 from #691 in 2000.

Notable people named Aisha

• Aisha Tyler
  Comedian, actress, host
• Aisha Khan
  Pakistani actress, model
• Aisha Hinds
  American actress, producer
• Aisha Buhari
  First Lady of Nigeria
• Aisha Sultan
  Australian journalist, author

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Questions about the name Aisha

What does the name Aisha mean?

Aisha means the name aisha means 'alive' or 'living'. it's a beautiful and positive name suggesting vitality and life, and it comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aisha a boy's or a girl's name?

Aisha is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aisha?

In 2025, Aisha ranked #337 for girls, up from #346 the year before.

When was Aisha most popular?

Aisha peaked at #337 in 2025.