Girl
Arabic
3 syllables
Aisha
ah-EE-shah
/ɑːˈiː.ʃə/
"Alive and flourishing" — a name of vitality beloved across the Islamic world
Aisha derives from the Arabic root ayisha meaning alive or she who lives, conveying vitality and prosperity. The name is most famously borne by Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most significant figures in early Islamic history. It is one of the most widely used female names across Arab, African, and South Asian Muslim communities.
Quick Facts
Letters5
SyllablesA · i · sha
GenderGirl
OriginArabic
Root WordAyisha
MeaningLiving, prosperous, alive
PopularityPopular
Peak Year1998
Trend
→ Stable
Name DayJuly 15
Nicknames
IshaAshShay
About the Name Aisha
Aisha means living, alive, or prosperous in Arabic. It conveys a deep sense of vitality and flourishing life.
Aisha comes from Arabic and is historically significant in Islam as the name of the Prophet Muhammad's wife, who was a key transmitter of hadith.
Aisha is consistently popular in the US and globally, particularly within Muslim communities. It ranks in the US top 200 girls names.
Aisha Nour, Aisha Fatima, and Aisha Zara are harmonious combinations that honor the name's Arabic heritage.
Aishas are often seen as vibrant, warm, and intellectually strong — a reflection of the historical Aisha's reputation as a scholar and leader.
Common spellings include Aisha, Ayesha, Ayasha, and Iesha. Aisha and Ayesha are the most widely used internationally.
Personality of Aisha
Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Aisha
Creativity
76%
Elegance
84%
Independence
82%
Intelligence
84%
Strength
80%
Warmth
86%
Famous People Named Aisha
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Aisha bint Abi Bakr
Wife of the Prophet Muhammad and major figure in early Islamic history
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Aisha Tyler
American actress, comedian, and television host
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Aisha Dee
Australian actress known for The Bold Type
Middle Names for Aisha
Beautiful combinations that flow well with Aisha
Aisha Fatima
Aisha Nour
Aisha Zara
Aisha Layla
Aisha Maryam
Aisha Sofia
Aisha Yasmin
Aisha Hana
Aisha Noura
Aisha Salma
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History of Aisha
614
Aisha bint Abi Bakr born in Mecca; she becomes a foundational Islamic scholar
800
Name spreads widely throughout the expanding Islamic world
1998
Aisha reaches peak popularity in the United States
2010
Name remains consistently popular across global Muslim communities
Numerology & Symbolism of Aisha
2
Destiny Number
Sum of all letters
2
Soul Urge
Sum of vowels
♍
Zodiac Affinity
Gemini
9
Lucky Number
Personal power digit
🎨
Lucky Color
Green
💎
Lucky Stone
Jade
🌸
Lucky Flower
Jasmine
Aisha Around the World
How Aisha is written in different languages and scripts
عائشة
Arabic
アイーシャ
Japanese
Айша
Russian
아이샤
Korean
艾沙
Chinese
Αΐσα
Greek
आयशा
Hindi
עַאיְשַׁה
Hebrew
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