UK girl's name
Ayeesha
A female name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "prosperous.".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2023. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayeesha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayeesha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2023 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5687, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2013, with 9 births.
This profile covers 89 England and Wales registrations across 18 recorded years from 1996 to 2023. 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 33% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 89 living people in the UK are called Ayeesha. 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 2024 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayeesha ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales in 2023, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2013, when 9 girls were registered as Ayeesha.
- • About 89 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayeesha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5687
2023
Births in 2023
3
Latest year
Peak year
2013
9 births
Estimated living
89
2026
Meaning
What does Ayeesha mean?
The name Ayeesha has its origins in the Arabic language and is derived from the word "al-hayah" meaning "life" or "alive." It is a feminine name that has been used for centuries within the Islamic faith and Arab cultures.
Ayeesha was the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, known as Aisha bint Abi Bakr (613-678 CE). She is revered as one of the most significant figures in Islamic history and is considered a role model for Muslim women. Her name is mentioned numerous times in the Qur'an and other Islamic texts, solidifying its place in the religious tradition.
In the 7th century CE, Ayeesha's name gained prominence within the Arab world and gradually spread across the regions influenced by Islamic culture. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name can be found in the writings of the renowned Islamic scholar and historian, Ibn Ishaq (704-767 CE), who documented the life of the Prophet Muhammad and his companions.
Throughout history, the name Ayeesha has been borne by several notable figures, including Ayeesha al-Taymuriyya (1268-1328 CE), a renowned Sufi mystic and poet from Damascus. Another famous Ayeesha was Ayeesha al-Andalusiyya (1187-1261 CE), a renowned poet and scholar from the Iberian Peninsula.
In the Indian subcontinent, one of the most famous Ayeeshas was Ayeesha Siddiqua (1914-1998), a pioneering writer and activist who fought for women's rights and education in Pakistan. Ayeesha Maryam Siddiqi (1936-2017) was another influential Pakistani scholar and writer, known for her contributions to Urdu literature.
Ayeesha Mukhi (1910-1984) was a prominent Indian actress and dancer who gained recognition for her performances in silent films and on stage during the early 20th century. Her name carried the cultural richness of the Arabic tradition into the world of Indian performing arts.
The name Ayeesha continues to be widely used in various parts of the world, particularly in regions with significant Islamic and Arabic cultural influences. Its deep historical roots and association with revered figures have contributed to its enduring popularity across generations.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayeesha over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayeesha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 2023. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ayeesha, the clearest high point is 2013. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2023, compared with 9 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayeesha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayeesha 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 | #5111 | 7 | 2 |
| 2010s | #4345 | 36 | 7 |
| 2000s | #3137 | 32 | 6 |
| 1990s | #2915 | 14 | 3 |
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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
Ayeesha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayeesha in the UK right now?
In 2023, Ayeesha was ranked #5687 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ayeesha most popular?
The peak year on record was 2013, with 9 babies registered as Ayeesha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayeesha?
A female name of Arabic origin meaning "life" or "prosperous.".
How many people are called Ayeesha in the UK?
A total of 89 babies have been registered as Ayeesha across the 18 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.