Aisha Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Arabic
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives' in Arabic.
Meaning of the Name Aisha
Aisha is an Arabic name meaning 'alive' or 'she who lives'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'Asha', which translates to 'to live' or 'to have a long life'. Aisha is a name of great historical significance, as it was the name of Prophet Muhammad's favorite wife and one of the most revered women in Islam. The name Aisha also has positive connotations, symbolizing vitality, strength, and resilience.
Popularity of the Name Aisha
The popularity for the name Aisha peaked in popularity in the year 1977 with 1,540 births, which ranked number 331 out of 16,561 unique names for that year. Aisha had the most female births in 1977 with 1,540, which ranked number 175 out of 11,328 female names for that year, and had the most male births in 1977 with 10, which ranked number 3,605 out of 6,860 male names for that year. The number of births for the name Aisha has increased sharply over the last ten years from 503 births to 682 births, an increase of 35.59%. Among females, Aisha has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 503 births to 682 births, an increase of 35.59%.
Nationwide Popularity of Aisha
- 20 Year Trend of Aisha: 67.98%
- 10 Year Trend of Aisha: 35.59%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Aisha: 35.59%
Popularity of Aisha by State
Among females, Aisha was most popular in Northeastern states with 192 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 116 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Aisha. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 841 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 58 | 597 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 406 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 528 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 554 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 348 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 1041 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 341 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 442 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 13 | 430 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 394 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 65 | 64 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 813 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 956 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 19 | 432 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 502 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 116 | 130 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 34 | 344 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 603 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 351 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 643 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 61 | 552 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 5 | 681 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 405 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 25 | 271 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Aisha
- Total Births of Aisha: 703 (3.09%)
- Female Births of Aisha: 703 (3.09%)
Given the upward trend of Aisha over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 3.09% increase in total births, for a total of 703 births in 2024. For Females, births for Aisha have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 703 female births in 2024, an increase of 3.09%.