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Aisha is a feminine name used in Arabic and Urdu. Behind the Name describes it this way: "Means ‘living, alive’ in Arabic, a derivative of the root عاش (ʿāsha) meaning ‘to live’. This was the name of Muhammad's third wife, the daughter of Abu Bakr." It ranked #337 for girls in the United States in 2025.
Meaning and etymology
According to Behind the Name, means ‘living, alive’ in Arabic, a derivative of the root عاش (ʿāsha) meaning ‘to live’. This was the name of Muhammad's third wife, the daughter of Abu Bakr. The entry lists its usage as Arabic, Urdu, Hausa, Swahili and others.
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Popularity
Aisha ranked #337 for girls in the United States in 2025. The figure comes from the Social Security Administration's national file for that year.
| Region | Year | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 2025 | #337 | ssa-2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means "living, alive", according to Behind the Name.
Is Aisha a popular name?
Aisha ranked #337 for girls in the United States in 2025. (Social Security Administration data).
Is Aisha a boy's or a girl's name?
In the 2025 SSA data Aisha appears in the girls' list; Behind the Name labels it feminine.
Sources
- Behind the Name: Meaning, origin and history of the name Aisha — supports meaning, usage, pronunciation, variants.
- U.S. Social Security Administration: Popular Baby Names — national data, year of birth 2025 — supports popularity.
