Aisha vs Theodore

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
Theodore Rank #4

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 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

Theodore ___

  • Theodore James
  • Theodore William
  • Theodore Alexander
  • Theodore John
  • Theodore Henry
  • Theodore Arthur

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Aisha

Fatima Zainab Omar Yusuf Amara

If you choose Theodore

Olivia Charlotte Amelia Eleanor Oliver

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Aisha or Theodore more popular?

Theodore is more popular, ranked #4 compared to Aisha at #346 in the United States.

What do Aisha and Theodore mean?

Aisha means "she who lives, alive, living" (Arabic origin). Theodore means "divine gift" (Greek origin).

Are Aisha and Theodore boy or girl names?

Aisha is primarily a girl name. Theodore is primarily a boy name.

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