How Many People Are Named Aisha?

Complete statistics for the name Aisha: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.

Aisha
Very Rare
Arabic

Aisha means 'life' in Arabic and has been rising in popularity since the late 20th century; there are around 25,519 people named Aisha in the US today, which makes up 1 in 12,931 Americans; most folks named Aisha are under 30, with the peak birth year being 1977.

~25,519
Living in US
1 in 12,931
Americans
1977
Peak Year

📖 Meaning & Origin

💬
Meaning
Life
🌐
Origin
Arabic
🔢
Numerology
Life Path 2
Personality Traits
Compassionate Intelligent Caring
2
Life Path Number

People with the life path number 2 are known for their diplomatic nature and ability to mediate conflicts.

🌍 Worldwide Usage

213,783
Worldwide Bearers
#273
Global Rank
🇮🇶 Iraq
22,296
🇸🇾 Syria
22,015
🇵🇸 Palestine
21,045
🇧🇩 Bangladesh
20,162
🇺🇸 United States
18,004
🇸🇴 Somalia
17,791
🇱🇾 Libya
10,650
🇬🇭 Ghana
8,990
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
8,218
🇷🇺 Russia
7,495

⚥ Gender Distribution

♂ Male
25 (0%)
♀ Female
25,494 (100%)

📊 Births by Age Group

Avg Cohort Age: 27
13,997
Would be under 30 (54%)
11,960
Would be 30–60 (46%)
91
Would be over 60 (0%)

All 26,048 recorded US births for this name, grouped by the age those individuals would be today. Not adjusted for survival, so the number living today is lower (see the living estimate above).

📈 Popularity Over Time

Peak: 1977

Annual US births from SSA records  ·  Trend: Rising

🏆 Name Scorecard

Popularity
98
Classic Feel
47
Modern Appeal
73
International
5

Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency

📜 Aisha Through the Generations

Aisha's journey through the generations shows a steady rise, with its popularity peaking in 1977 when 1,550 babies were given this name. Today, the majority of people named Aisha are under 30, indicating that it's a genuinely modern name. With an average age of 27, Aisha stands out as a name that's becoming increasingly popular among younger generations.

📍 State Distribution (Top 10)

New York 3,777
California 2,655
Texas 1,787
Illinois 1,599
Pennsylvania 1,283
Florida 1,226
New Jersey 1,092
Minnesota 1,087
Ohio 1,022
Georgia 882

⭐ Famous People Named Aisha

Aisha is an Arabic female given name. It originated from Aisha, the third wife of the Islamic prophet, Muhammad, and is a very popular name among Muslim women.…

Full list on Wikipedia →

✨ Similar Names to Aisha

🌿 Related Names by Origin

Other names sharing Aisha's Arabic roots

📄 About the Name Aisha

How Many People Have the Name Aisha?

Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 25,519 people in the United States currently share the name Aisha. That works out to roughly 1 in every 12,931 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.

Is Aisha a Common or Rare Name?

Aisha is classified as Very Rare. The rarity scale runs from Very Common (shared by millions) through Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare. Understanding where a name sits helps parents gauge uniqueness, genealogists narrow down records, and individuals settle debates about their own name's distinctiveness.

What Does the Name Aisha Mean?

Aisha means "life" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 2.

Gender Breakdown

Of all recorded bearers of Aisha in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.

When Was Aisha Most Popular?

The name Aisha reached peak popularity in 1977, with 1,550 babies registered that year. Current trend: Rising.

How Is This Data Calculated?

All figures are statistical estimates, not exact government headcounts. The underlying data comes from the SSA National Baby Names dataset. Full methodology is explained on the methodology page.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

How many people are named Aisha?

Approximately 25,519 people named Aisha live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 26,048. That works out to roughly 1 in 12,931 Americans.

Is Aisha a rare name?

Aisha is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 12,931 Americans has this name.

What does the name Aisha mean?

Aisha means "life" and comes from Arabic origins.

Is Aisha more male or female?

Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aisha are male and 100% are female.

When was Aisha most popular?

Aisha peaked in 1977 with 1,550 births that year. Current trend: Rising.

How accurate are these statistics?

All figures are statistical estimates based on SSA birth records and age-adjusted modeling. See the methodology page for full details.

Disclaimer: All results are statistical estimates based on aggregated SSA birth records and modeling. Not exact counts of individuals. Data source: SSA National Baby Names dataset.
Quick Stats
Living in US25,519
All-Time Births26,048
1 in X1 in 12,931
RarityVery Rare
GenderFemale
Avg Age27
Peak Year1977
World Rank#273
Male %0%
Female %100%

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Powered by the SSA National Baby Names dataset, birth registrations from 1880 to present.

All counts are statistical estimates. See the methodology page.