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UK name, mostly girls

Aisa

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "alive".

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.

Aisa is mostly registered for girls in the UK records. People looking for Aisa popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2022 in this profile. In that release it ranked #4645, with 4 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2019, with 5 births.

This profile covers 28 England and Wales registrations across 7 recorded years from 2011 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 80% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.

We estimate that about 28 living people in the UK are called Aisa. 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

  • Aisa ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales in 2022, with 4 registrations.
  • The name peaked in 2019, when 5 girls were registered as Aisa.
  • About 28 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aisa as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
  • Across the England and Wales records shown here, 90.3% of Aisa registrations are for girls.

Latest rank (E&W)

#4645

2022

Births in 2022

4

Latest year

Peak year

2019

5 births

Estimated living

28

2026

Gender

Boy and girl registrations for Aisa

In England and Wales birth records, Aisa has been registered for both boys and girls. Across the years shown here, 9.7% of registrations are for boys and 90.3% are for girls.

These figures use the sex categories in the published baby-name files. They are useful for spotting how the name is used at registration, but they are not a live measure of gender identity or everyone living with the name today.

90% girls
Boys3 (9.7%)Girls28 (90.3%)

Aisa registered for boys

  • Ranked #4,805 in 2012
  • 3 boys registered in 2012
  • Peak: 2012 (3 births)

Aisa registered for girls

  • Ranked #4,645 in 2022
  • 4 girls registered in 2022
  • Peak: 2019 (5 births)

Meaning

What does Aisa mean?

The name Aisa has its origins in the Persian language, where it is derived from the word "Aisa," meaning "mirror" or "reflection." This name is believed to have first emerged in the regions of ancient Persia, which encompassed parts of modern-day Iran, Afghanistan, and Central Asia, during the 6th to 4th centuries BCE.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aisa can be found in the ancient Persian epic, the Shahnameh, written by the renowned poet Ferdowsi in the late 10th century CE. In this epic, Aisa is mentioned as a character, though it is unclear whether it was used as a given name at that time or was a symbolic representation.

The name Aisa has been borne by several notable individuals throughout history. One of the earliest known bearers of this name was Aisa bint Abi Bakr (605-677 CE), the daughter of Abu Bakr, a close companion of the Prophet Muhammad and the first Caliph of the Islamic empire. She was revered for her piety and knowledge of Islamic teachings.

Another prominent figure with the name Aisa was Aisa Azariah (1651-1703), an Iranian-born Jewish scholar, and philosopher who lived during the Safavid dynasty. He is best known for his work on Jewish mysticism and his contributions to the field of Kabbalah.

In the realm of literature, Aisa Kadyrova (1926-2017) was a celebrated Uzbek writer and poet. Her works often explored themes of love, tradition, and the struggles of women in Uzbek society. She was awarded the prestigious Alisher Navoi State Prize for her contributions to Uzbek literature.

Aisa Kirova (1912-1992) was a prominent Bulgarian actress and singer, renowned for her performances in both theater and film. She was widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in the Bulgarian entertainment industry during the mid-20th century.

Lastly, Aisa Mykytbek (born 1994) is a contemporary Kyrgyz singer and songwriter. Her music blends traditional Kyrgyz folk elements with modern pop influences, and she has gained widespread popularity in Central Asia and beyond.

While these are just a few examples, the name Aisa has been borne by individuals from various cultural and historical backgrounds, reflecting its enduring presence across different regions and time periods.

Sourced from namecensus.com.

Popularity

Aisa over time

The chart below compares boys and girls registered as Aisa in England and Wales, from 2011 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 Aisa, the clearest high point is 2019. The latest England and Wales figure is 4 births in 2022, compared with 5 at the peak.

Babies born per year

BoysGirls
01345201120162022

Decades

Aisa by decade

Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aisa 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 #4380 13 3
2010s #5060 15 4

Related

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FAQ

Aisa: questions and answers

How popular is the name Aisa in the UK right now?

In 2022, Aisa was ranked #4645 for girls in England and Wales, with 4 births registered.

When was Aisa most popular?

The peak year on record was 2019, with 5 babies registered as Aisa in England and Wales.

What is the meaning and origin of Aisa?

A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "alive".

How many people are called Aisa in the UK?

A total of 28 babies have been registered as Aisa across the 7 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.