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Aaisha
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Pronounced ah-EE-shah /ΙΛΛiΛ.ΚΙ/Medium
Meaning: Aaisha is a spelling of the Arabic Aisha, meaning 'living' or 'she who lives,' from the root '-y-sh, 'to live.' It is a deeply honored name in Islam, borne by Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad, revered as a Mother of the Believers.Low
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880βpresent). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aaisha is a variant spelling of the Arabic Aisha, 'living' or 'she who lives,' from the root meaning 'to live.' It is a cherished name in Muslim families, honoring Aisha bint Abu Bakr, wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a Mother of the Believers. It entered US records through Muslim American and immigrant families and has risen again in very recent years.
It was never common in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its recent peak around 2023. A girl named Aaisha then is still a small child today.
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Aisha bint Abu Bakr (c. 613/614-678)A wife of the Prophet Muhammad, revered in Islam as a Mother of the Believers and a source of religious learning.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Aaisha mean?
It is an Arabic girl's name meaning 'living' or 'she who lives,' a form of Aisha, honored in Islam.
How do you pronounce Aaisha?
It is said ah-EE-shah /ΙΛΛiΛ.ΚΙ/ - three syllables, stress on the second.
Is Aaisha a boy or girl name?
Aaisha is used as a girl's name.
How popular is Aaisha?
It was always rare in the United States, given to only about fifteen girls a year even at its peak in recent years.