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Aisha vs Ayesha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Aisha

Girl #346 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"she who lives, alive, living"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Arabic Islamic African South Asian Swahili

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#346
Total SSA Count
900
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Ayesha Rank #1,368

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #1368 for Ayesha.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Ayesha more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Ayesha at #1368 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Ayesha mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Ayesha means "alive, living well" (Arabic origin).

Are Aisha and Ayesha boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Ayesha is primarily a girl name.

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