UK girl's name
Aylisha
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "night traveler".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 1998. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Aylisha is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Aylisha popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 1998 in this profile. In that release it ranked #2407, with 6 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 1998, with 6 births.
This profile covers 12 England and Wales registrations across 3 recorded years from 1996 to 1998. 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.
Aylisha is at its recorded peak in the England and Wales series.
We estimate that about 12 living people in the UK are called Aylisha. 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 1999 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Aylisha ranked #2407 for girls in England and Wales in 1998, with 6 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 1998, when 6 girls were registered as Aylisha.
- • About 12 living people in the UK are estimated to have Aylisha as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#2407
1998
Births in 1998
6
Latest year
Peak year
1998
6 births
Estimated living
12
2026
Meaning
What does Aylisha mean?
The name Aylisha is believed to have originated from the Arabic language, with roots tracing back to the medieval period. It is a combination of two Arabic words, "Ayla" meaning "oak tree" and "Shaha" meaning "princess" or "noble woman." This blend of meanings suggests a strong and regal connotation associated with the name.
In its earliest forms, the name was often spelled as "Ayleesha" or "Aylesha," reflecting the variations in transliteration from Arabic to other languages. The name gained popularity in the Middle East and parts of North Africa, where it was embraced by families seeking a name with a rich cultural heritage and a touch of elegance.
While there are no direct references to the name Aylisha in ancient texts or religious scriptures, its components can be traced back to Arabic literature and poetry from the 7th to 10th centuries. Poets and writers often used metaphors related to oak trees and nobility to convey strength, resilience, and grace.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Aylisha can be found in the 12th century, when it was given to a daughter of a prominent family in the city of Aleppo, located in present-day Syria. Throughout the following centuries, the name appeared sporadically in various regions of the Middle East and North Africa.
Here are five notable individuals who bore the name Aylisha throughout history:
1. Aylisha al-Ghazali (1058 - 1111): A renowned Islamic scholar and jurist from Persia, known for her contributions to the field of Islamic jurisprudence and her influential writings on religious ethics.
2. Aylisha bint Isa (1310 - 1380): A skilled calligrapher and artist from the Mamluk Sultanate of Egypt, renowned for her intricate calligraphic works and illuminated manuscripts.
3. Aylisha al-Rumi (1450 - 1520): A celebrated poet and mystic from the Ottoman Empire, whose works explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human experience.
4. Aylisha al-Misri (1620 - 1690): An Egyptian mathematician and astronomer, known for her groundbreaking work in the calculation of planetary movements and her contributions to the development of Islamic astronomy.
5. Aylisha al-Nahda (1870 - 1938): A pioneering educator and women's rights advocate from Lebanon, who played a significant role in promoting female education and empowerment during the Arab Renaissance period.
While the name Aylisha has ancient roots, it has maintained a timeless quality and continues to be used in various cultural contexts, carrying with it a sense of strength, nobility, and grace.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Aylisha over time
The chart below shows babies named Aylisha registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1996 to 1998. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Aylisha, the clearest high point is 1998. The latest England and Wales figure is 6 births in 1998, compared with 6 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aylisha by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Aylisha 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 | #3342 | 12 | 3 |
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- Alexandra 19,455
- Amelie 18,051
- Abbie 15,971
- Aimee 15,158
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FAQ
Aylisha: questions and answers
How popular is the name Aylisha in the UK right now?
In 1998, Aylisha was ranked #2407 for girls in England and Wales, with 6 births registered.
When was Aylisha most popular?
The peak year on record was 1998, with 6 babies registered as Aylisha in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Aylisha?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "night traveler".
How many people are called Aylisha in the UK?
A total of 12 babies have been registered as Aylisha across the 3 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.