UK girl's name
Ayshah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "long-lived".
For 2026, the newest official UK baby-name figures on this page are from 2020. That release is the current official benchmark rather than a forecast.
Ayshah is a girl's name in the UK records. People looking for Ayshah popularity in 2026 should use the latest official release, which is 2020 in this profile. In that release it ranked #5493, with 3 babies registered with the name. Its strongest year in the published records was 2003, with 15 births.
This profile covers 139 England and Wales registrations across 19 recorded years from 1999 to 2020. 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 20% of the recorded peak, which gives a quick read on how the name has moved since its high point.
We estimate that about 138 living people in the UK are called Ayshah. 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 2021 or 2026.
Key insights
- • Ayshah ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales in 2020, with 3 registrations.
- • The name peaked in 2003, when 15 girls were registered as Ayshah.
- • About 138 living people in the UK are estimated to have Ayshah as a first name, after adjusting past birth registrations with ONS life tables.
Latest rank (E&W)
#5493
2020
Births in 2020
3
Latest year
Peak year
2003
15 births
Estimated living
138
2026
Meaning
What does Ayshah mean?
The name Ayshah is derived from the Arabic language and has its origins in the Middle East. It is a feminine form of the name Aysh, which means "life" or "to live" in Arabic. The name Ayshah is often associated with the concept of vitality, longevity, and a zestful approach to life.
Ayshah is a name deeply rooted in Islamic history and culture. It is believed to be the name of one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad, Aisha bint Abi Bakr, who lived from 614 to 678 CE. Aisha is revered in Islamic tradition as a highly influential figure and is remembered for her wisdom, intelligence, and contribution to the preservation of the Prophet's teachings.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Ayshah can be found in the Quran, the central religious text of Islam, where it is mentioned in reference to the wife of the Prophet Muhammad. Throughout Islamic history, the name Ayshah has been borne by various prominent women, including scholars, poets, and leaders.
In the 7th century CE, Ayshah bint Talha ibn Ubaidullah was a renowned Islamic scholar and jurist who made significant contributions to the study of hadith (the recorded sayings and traditions of the Prophet Muhammad). She was highly respected for her knowledge and played a crucial role in the transmission of Islamic teachings.
Another notable figure in history with the name Ayshah was Ayshah al-Bauniyyah, a 12th-century Andalusian poet and writer. She was known for her poetic works and her contributions to the literary tradition of the time.
In the 19th century, Ayshah al-Taymuriyah was a prominent Egyptian scholar and writer who advocated for women's education and fought against societal norms that restricted women's access to knowledge.
Ayshah al-Rawi, born in 1940, is a contemporary Iraqi writer and academic who has made significant contributions to Arabic literature and cultural studies. Her works explore themes of identity, displacement, and the experiences of women in the Middle East.
Throughout history, the name Ayshah has been a symbol of strength, intelligence, and resilience, reflecting the values and cultural significance associated with its Arabic roots and Islamic heritage.
Sourced from namecensus.com.
Popularity
Ayshah over time
The chart below shows babies named Ayshah registered in England and Wales in the years where the name appears in the published records, from 1999 to 2020. Empty years are left out so rare names are not stretched across long periods where the published files do not show any registrations.
For Ayshah, the clearest high point is 2003. The latest England and Wales figure is 3 births in 2020, compared with 15 at the peak.
Babies born per year
Decades
Ayshah by decade
Decade totals smooth out the yearly jumps and make it easier to see whether Ayshah 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 | #5493 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010s | #3606 | 52 | 8 |
| 2000s | #2437 | 80 | 9 |
| 1990s | #3225 | 4 | 1 |
Related
Names similar to Ayshah
- 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
Ayshah: questions and answers
How popular is the name Ayshah in the UK right now?
In 2020, Ayshah was ranked #5493 for girls in England and Wales, with 3 births registered.
When was Ayshah most popular?
The peak year on record was 2003, with 15 babies registered as Ayshah in England and Wales.
What is the meaning and origin of Ayshah?
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "prosperous" or "long-lived".
How many people are called Ayshah in the UK?
A total of 139 babies have been registered as Ayshah across the 19 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.