UK girl's name
Ayeasha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who lives".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1997. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayeasha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayeasha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1997 in this profile. In that release it ranked #3824, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1997, with 3 births.
This profile covers 3 England and Wales registrations across 1 recorded years from 1997 to 1997. 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.
Ayeasha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 3 living people in the UK are called Ayeasha. 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 1998 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayeasha ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales in 1997, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1997, when 3 girls were registered as Ayeasha.
- • About 3 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayeasha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#3824
1997
Births in 1997
3
Latest year
Peak year
1997
3 births
Estimated living
3
2026
Meaning
What does Ayeasha mean?
The name Ayesha is of Arabic origin and has been in use since ancient times. It is derived from the Arabic root word "al-'aysh," which means "life" or "livelihood." The name is said to have been popularized by the wife of the Prophet Muhammad, whose name was Aisha.
In Islamic history, Aisha bint Abi Bakr, also known as Ayesha, was one of the most prominent figures. She was born in 614 CE in Mecca and was married to the Prophet Muhammad at a young age. Ayesha played a crucial role in the early days of Islam and is revered for her knowledge, wisdom, and contributions to the religion.
The name Ayesha gained widespread popularity among Muslims and has been used by many notable figures throughout history. One of the earliest recorded examples is Ayesha, the daughter of the Abbasid caliph Al-Mahdi, who lived in the 8th century CE. She was known for her intelligence and literary talents.
In the 11th century, Ayesha al-Sharmani was a renowned Islamic scholar and poet from Egypt. She was widely respected for her knowledge of hadith (sayings of the Prophet Muhammad) and her contributions to the study of Arabic literature.
During the Mughal Empire in India, Ayesha Begum was a prominent figure in the 17th century. She was the wife of the Mughal emperor Akbar and played a significant role in the administration of the empire.
In more recent times, Ayesha Jalal, born in 1948, is a prominent Pakistani-American historian and author. She has written extensively on the history of South Asia and is known for her works on the partition of India and the life of Muhammad Ali Jinnah.
Ayesha Siddiqa, born in 1966, is a Pakistani military scholar and author. She has written extensively on the role of the military in Pakistan's politics and society, and her works have been influential in understanding the dynamics of civil-military relations in the country.
The name Ayesha has transcended cultural and geographical boundaries, reflecting its rich history and significance in various parts of the world. It continues to be a popular name among Muslims and is cherished for its connection to the life of the Prophet Muhammad and the early days of Islam.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Decades
Ayeasha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayeasha 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | #3824 | 3 | 1 |
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- 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
Ayeasha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayeasha in the UK right now?
In 1997, Ayeasha was ranked #3824 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ayeasha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1997, with 3 babies registered as Ayeasha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayeasha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "she who lives".
How many people are called Ayeasha in the UK?
A total of 3 babies have been registered as Ayeasha across the 1 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.