Ayesha vs Isha

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
Isha Rank #1,203

Isha is more popular, ranked #1203 vs #1368 for Ayesha.

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

Isha ___

  • Isha Grace
  • Isha Priya
  • Isha Noor
  • Isha Amara
  • Isha Layla
  • Isha Faith

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayesha

Fatima Maryam Zainab Omar Ali

If you choose Isha

Arjun Zara Anika Rohan Leila

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayesha or Isha more popular?

Isha is more popular, ranked #1203 compared to Ayesha at #1368 in the United States.

What do Ayesha and Isha mean?

Ayesha means "alive, living well" (Arabic origin). Isha means "woman, female" (Hebrew origin).

Are Ayesha and Isha boy or girl names?

Ayesha is primarily a girl name. Isha is primarily a girl name.

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