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Aishah
Pronounced AH-ee-shah /ˈɑ.i.ʃə/Medium
Meaning: A spelling of Aisha — from Arabic, 'living; alive; she who lives; prosperous'Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Aishah is a spelling of Aisha — from Arabic, 'living; alive; she who lives; prosperous' (Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet). A lyrical, classic name (said 'AH-ee-shah').
In the U.S. it appears in Muslim and African-American families. Rare in this form, living-and-alive at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Aishah mean?
Aishah spells Aisha — Arabic 'living; alive; she who lives; prosperous'.
How do you pronounce Aishah?
It's said AH-ee-shah /ˈɑ.i.ʃə/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Aishah a boy or girl name?
Aishah is a girl's name.
How popular is Aishah?
Aishah is a rare spelling in the U.S.