Ayesha vs Roxanne

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

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Popularity Comparison

Ayesha Rank #1,368
Roxanne Rank #1,274

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 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

Roxanne ___

  • Roxanne Marie
  • Roxanne Lynn
  • Roxanne Grace
  • Roxanne June
  • Roxanne Claire
  • Roxanne Elise

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Ayesha

Fatima Maryam Zainab Omar Ali

If you choose Roxanne

Celeste Vivienne Margot Hugo Felix

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ayesha or Roxanne more popular?

Roxanne is more popular, ranked #1274 compared to Ayesha at #1368 in the United States.

What do Ayesha and Roxanne mean?

Ayesha means "alive, living well" (Arabic origin). Roxanne means "dawn, bright star" (Persian origin).

Are Ayesha and Roxanne boy or girl names?

Ayesha is primarily a girl name. Roxanne is primarily a girl name.

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