UK girl's name
Aaisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2024. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aaisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aaisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2024 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3695, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2007, with 49 births.
This profile covers 756 England and Wales registrations across 29 recorded years from 1996 to 2024. The figures come from ONS England and Wales and NRS Scotland, so the page is a view of published baby-name registrations rather than a forecast or a live count of people using the name today.
The latest count is about 12% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 758 living people in the UK are called Aaisha. This uses published birth registrations from England and Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland, then applies ONS national life tables to estimate how many are likely still alive. It does not forecast extra births for 2025 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aaisha ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales in 2024, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2007, when 49 girls were registered as Aaisha.
- • Aaisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #629 in 2000.
- • About 758 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aaisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3695
2024
Births in 2024
6
Latest year
Peak year
2007
49 births
Estimated living
758
2026
Meaning
What does Aaisha mean?
The name Aaisha originates from the Arabic language and culture. It is a feminine name derived from the Arabic root word 'aysh,' which means 'life' or 'to live.' The name Aaisha is a variant spelling of the more common Arabic name 'Aisha.'
In Islamic tradition, Aaisha was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, who played a significant role in the early Islamic community. She is revered as a scholar and is known for her extensive knowledge of the teachings of the Prophet.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aaisha can be found in the Hadith literature, which contains the recorded sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions. The name is mentioned numerous times in these texts, reflecting its historical significance in Islamic culture.
Throughout history, several notable individuals have borne the name Aaisha. One of the most famous is Aaisha bint Abi Bakr (613-678 CE), who was the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad and is regarded as one of the most influential women in early Islamic history.
Another prominent Aaisha was Aaisha al-Baauniyah (1456-1516 CE), a Moroccan scholar and saint who established a Sufi order and is revered for her spiritual teachings and writings.
In the literary realm, Aaisha al-Taimuriya (1801-1879 CE) was a renowned Syrian poet and scholar who contributed significantly to the development of Arabic literature.
Aaisha Dudu (1793-1866 CE) was a Hausa princess and warrior from present-day Nigeria, known for her military leadership and resistance against the Sokoto Caliphate.
More recently, Aaisha Tyler (born 1970) is an American actress, comedian, and former co-host of the CBS daytime talk show "The Talk."
These are just a few examples of notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aaisha, showcasing its enduring presence and cultural significance across various regions and time periods.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aaisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aaisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2024. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aaisha, the clearest high point is 2007. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 2024, compared with 49 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aaisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aaisha was a short-lived spike or a name that stayed in regular use. Average rank is calculated only from years where a published rank exists.
| Decade | Average rank | Total births | Years covered |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | #2542 | 57 | 5 |
| 2010s | #1364 | 249 | 10 |
| 2000s | #785 | 377 | 10 |
| 1990s | #1176 | 73 | 4 |
Geography
Where Aaisha is most common
The bars show the latest published local birth counts for Aaisha. They are useful for spotting where the name is showing up in real numbers, while the rank beside each bar shows how strongly it performs inside that region.
Aaisha ranks best in Scotland in the latest published regional snapshot for that area, where it placed #629 in 2000.
Across the UK
Aaisha in Scotland and Northern Ireland
Scotland (NRS)
#629 in 2000
2 years of NRS records, 6 total registered
Related
Names similar to Aaisha
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- Ava 54,556
- Amy 52,495
- Alice 46,815
- Abigail 45,658
- Amber 31,922
- Anna 27,802
- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
- Annabelle 15,120
FAQ
Aaisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aaisha in the UK right now?
In 2024, Aaisha was ranked #3695 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Aaisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2007, with 49 babies registered as Aaisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aaisha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Aaisha in the UK?
A total of 756 babies have been registered as Aaisha across the 29 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here, plus 6 more in Scotland.
Where is Aaisha most common?
In the latest published local rankings, Aaisha ranks best in Scotland, where it placed #629 in 2000. The regional bars on this page use birth counts, so they also reflect the size of each region.
Which records is this page based on?
The England and Wales timeline uses ONS baby-name records. Scotland figures come from NRS and Northern Ireland figures come from NISRA. Counts are registrations in published baby-name files. The living estimate uses those birth registrations with ONS national life tables.