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Aysha

♀ Girl

Pronounced AY-shah /ˈeɪ.ʃə/Low

Meaning: Alive, living, well-prosperingLow

In 30 seconds: Aysha is a variant spelling of Aisha, the beloved Arabic name meaning alive or living. One of the most revered names in the Muslim world, borne by the Prophet Muhammad's wife, this spelling offers a phonetic English rendering of the name.
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningAlive, living, well-prospering
U.S. rank (2025)#1797 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births112 girls (0.01% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2024
Total births (all-time)≈ 3,189

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202419692025

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

Aysha is an anglicized variant of the Arabic Aisha meaning alive or living. It shares the same root and meaning as Ayesha, Aesha, and Aisha — all representing the beloved first wife of the Prophet Muhammad.

Aysha is used in Muslim communities worldwide as an alternative spelling of Aisha. The Ay- opening and -sha ending give it a clean phonetic form that works well in English-language contexts.

Did you know? Aisha bint Abi Bakr was the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad and became one of the most important scholars of early Islam, transmitting thousands of hadiths. Naming a daughter Aysha honors this extraordinary legacy of learning and faith.
Overall data confidence 90%
Behind the Name: Aisha

Variations

AishaAyeshaAeshaAiesha

Nicknames

AyIsh

Famous Bearers

  • ★Aisha bint Abi Bakr (613-678)
    Wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a major early scholar of Islam, called a Mother of the Believers

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Aisha— Standard Arabic spelling of same name
Ayesha— South Asian variant spelling
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Zainab— Name of Muhammad's companions

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Frequently Asked

What does Aysha mean?

Aysha means alive or living in Arabic, the same as Aisha, borne by the Prophet Muhammad's wife.

Is Aysha the same as Aisha?

Aysha is a variant spelling of Aisha. Both have the same Arabic meaning and refer to the same revered person in Islamic history.

How do you pronounce Aysha?

Aysha is pronounced AY-shah with two syllables.

What names are similar to Aysha?

Similar names include Aisha, Ayesha, and Fatima.

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