UK girl's name
Aesha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "alive" or "prosperous".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2022. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5669, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 6 births.
This profile covers 47 England and Wales registrations across 13 recorded years from 1996 to 2022. The figures come from ONS England and Wales, 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 50% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 47 living people in the UK are called Aesha. 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 2023 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aesha ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 6 girls were registered as Aesha.
- • About 47 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5669
2022
Births in 2022
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
6 births
Estimated living
47
2026
Meaning
What does Aesha mean?
The name Aesha has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating from the word 'Aisha,' which means 'living' or 'alive.' It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Aesha is in the context of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived from 614 to 678 CE. She was revered for her intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge of Islamic teachings, and her life and teachings have been extensively documented in Islamic literature and historical records.
Throughout history, the name Aesha has been associated with various influential figures across different fields. One such figure is Aesha al-Bakuniya, a 10th-century Arab female mathematician and astronomer from present-day Syria. She made significant contributions to the development of algebraic and trigonometric concepts.
Another notable Aesha was Aesha al-Awadhi, a 15th-century Yemeni poet and scholar known for her profound poetry and expertise in Islamic jurisprudence. Her literary works have been preserved and continue to be studied by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the realm of music, Aesha Puthli was a renowned Indian classical singer and performer of the 20th century. Born in 1944, she was recognized for her mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition and her ability to captivate audiences with her powerful and emotive performances.
The name Aesha has also gained prominence in the field of politics and activism. Aesha Khair, born in 1946, was a prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and marginalized communities in her country.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Aesha throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2022. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aesha, the clearest high point is 1997. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2022, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aesha 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 | #5625 | 6 | 2 |
| 2010s | #5759 | 9 | 3 |
| 2000s | #4323 | 23 | 6 |
| 1990s | #3103 | 9 | 2 |
Related
Names similar to Aesha
- Amelia 94,830
- 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
Aesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aesha in the UK right now?
In 2022, Aesha was ranked #5669 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Aesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 6 babies registered as Aesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aesha?
A feminine Arabic name meaning "alive" or "prosperous".
How many people are called Aesha in the UK?
A total of 47 babies have been registered as Aesha across the 13 years of ONS England & Wales records shown here.
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.