Aisha vs Fatima

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

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Aisha Rank #346
Fatima Rank #316

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 vs #346 for Aisha.

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

Fatima ___

  • Fatima Rose
  • Fatima Zahra
  • Fatima Amira
  • Fatima Nour
  • Fatima Leila

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Fatima

Zainab Aisha Maryam Yusuf Ibrahim

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Fatima more popular?

Fatima is more popular, ranked #316 compared to Aisha at #346 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Fatima mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Fatima means "Abstainer from evil".

Are Aisha and Fatima boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Fatima is primarily a girl name.

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