Amelia vs Ayesha

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Ayesha

Girl #1,368 Most Popular 3 Syllables

Meaning

"alive, living well"

Origin: Arabic

Cultural Roots

Muslim Arabic South Asian Persian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,368
Total SSA Count
166
Syllables
3
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Aisha, Shay, Yeshy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Amelia Rank #3
Ayesha Rank #1,368

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 vs #1368 for Ayesha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Amelia ___

  • Amelia Rose
  • Amelia Grace
  • Amelia Jane
  • Amelia Kate
  • Amelia Anne
  • Amelia Louise

Ayesha ___

  • Ayesha Noor
  • Ayesha Fatima
  • Ayesha Zahra
  • Ayesha Maryam
  • Ayesha Layla
  • Ayesha Safa

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Amelia

Oliver Henry Theodore Charlotte Sophia

If you choose Ayesha

Fatima Maryam Zainab Omar Ali

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amelia or Ayesha more popular?

Amelia is more popular, ranked #3 compared to Ayesha at #1368 in the United States.

What do Amelia and Ayesha mean?

Amelia means "work, industriousness" (Germanic origin). Ayesha means "alive, living well" (Arabic origin).

Are Amelia and Ayesha boy or girl names?

Amelia is primarily a girl name. Ayesha is primarily a girl name.

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