Aisha vs Aniyah

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
Nicknames
Ai, Sha

Playground Safety Score

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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Aniyah Rank #461

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 vs #461 for Aniyah.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Aisha ___

  • Aisha Fatima
  • Aisha Nour
  • Aisha Zara
  • Aisha Leila
  • Aisha Amira
  • Aisha Yasmin

Aniyah ___

  • Aniyah Grace
  • Aniyah Marie
  • Aniyah Rose
  • Aniyah Nicole
  • Aniyah Simone
  • Aniyah Renee

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Aniyah

Aaliyah Zara Imani Maliyah Jayden

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Aniyah more popular?

Aisha is more popular, ranked #346 compared to Aniyah at #461 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Aniyah mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Aniyah means "caring, solicitude" (Arabic origin).

Are Aisha and Aniyah boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Aniyah is primarily a girl name.

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