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Aesha

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Pronounced AH-ee-shah /ˈɑː.iː.ʃə/Medium

Meaning: A variant spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning 'alive; living; prosperous' — famously borne by a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Warm and well-loved.Low

In 30 seconds: A spelling of Aisha: Aesha means 'alive; living; prosperous' (said 'AH-ee-shah'). Warm and classic.
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Origin MediumArabic
MeaningA variant spelling of Aisha, the Arabic name meaning 'alive; living; prosperous' — famously borne by a wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Warm and well-loved.
U.S. rank (2025)#10126 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births9 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1979
Total births (all-time)≈ 672

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 197919762025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Aesha is a variant of Aisha, Arabic for 'alive; living; prosperous,' a name of great honor in Islamic tradition. It reads warm and classic — rarer than Aisha in this spelling (said 'AH-ee-shah').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, beside the more common Aisha. Rare, warm, and well-loved.

Did you know? Aesha respells Aisha, the Arabic name for 'alive; living; prosperous' — borne by a wife of the Prophet Muhammad — a warm, deeply loved name across the Muslim world (said 'AH-ee-shah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Aesha — Aisha variant; Arabic 'alive; living'

Variations

AishaAyeshaAiesha

Nicknames

AyaIsha

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Aesha mean?

Aesha is a form of Aisha, Arabic for 'alive; living; prosperous.'

How do you pronounce Aesha?

It's said AH-ee-shah /ˈɑː.iː.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Aesha a boy or girl name?

Aesha is a girl's name.

How popular is Aesha?

Aesha is a rare name in the U.S.

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