Ayesha vs Aysha

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ayesha Rank #1,368
Aysha Rank #1,442

Ayesha is more popular, ranked #1368 vs #1442 for Aysha.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Ayesha ___

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

Aysha ___

  • Aysha Nour
  • Aysha Fatima
  • Aysha Zainab
  • Aysha Maryam
  • Aysha Sara
  • Aysha Layla

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayesha

Fatima Maryam Zainab Omar Ali

If you choose Aysha

Maryam Fatima Ibrahim Yusuf Zahra

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayesha or Aysha more popular?

Ayesha is more popular, ranked #1368 compared to Aysha at #1442 in the United States.

What do Ayesha and Aysha mean?

Ayesha means "alive, living well" (Arabic origin). Aysha means "alive, living" (Arabic origin).

Are Ayesha and Aysha boy or girl names?

Ayesha is primarily a girl name. Aysha is primarily a girl name.

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