How Many People Are Named Aishah?
Complete statistics for the name Aishah: rarity score, gender breakdown, age distribution, historical popularity, worldwide data, meaning and origin.
Aishah means 'alive' and is a beautiful Arabic name, rare enough to stand out with only 1,240 people named Aishah in the US, or 1 in 266,136 Americans. The majority, 60%, are under 30, making it a truly modern choice.
📖 Meaning & Origin
Life-path number 1 represents leadership and independence.
🌍 Worldwide Usage
⚥ Gender Distribution
📊 Births by Age Group
Avg Cohort Age: 27All 1,264 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: 2003Annual US births from SSA records · Trend: Slowly declining
🏆 Name Scorecard
Scores 0–100 based on statistical analysis of US and worldwide name frequency
📜 Aishah Through the Generations
Aishah has seen its peak popularity in 2003 with 43 births, but it's still a name that's slowly declining in usage. With an average age of 27, most people named Aishah are young adults, with 762 under 30, 496 between 30 and 60, and just 6 over 60. This distribution shows that Aishah is a name that's becoming less common each year, yet remains popular among younger generations.
📍 State Distribution (Top 10)
🌿 Related Names by Origin
Other names sharing Aishah's Arabic roots
📄 About the Name Aishah
How Many People Have the Name Aishah?
Based on Social Security Administration birth records and age-adjusted survival modeling, approximately 1,240 people in the United States currently share the name Aishah. That works out to roughly 1 in every 266,136 Americans, placing it in the Very Rare category.
Is Aishah a Common or Rare Name?
Aishah 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 Aishah Mean?
Aishah means "alive" and comes from Arabic origins. The name carries a life-path numerology number of 1.
Gender Breakdown
Of all recorded bearers of Aishah in SSA data, approximately 0% are male and 100% are female.
When Was Aishah Most Popular?
The name Aishah reached peak popularity in 2003, with 43 babies registered that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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 Aishah?
Approximately 1,240 people named Aishah live in the United States today. All-time US births on record total 1,264. That works out to roughly 1 in 266,136 Americans.
Is Aishah a rare name?
Aishah is classified as Very Rare in the United States. Approximately 1 in every 266,136 Americans has this name.
What does the name Aishah mean?
Aishah means "alive" and comes from Arabic origins.
Is Aishah more male or female?
Based on SSA records, 0% of people named Aishah are male and 100% are female.
When was Aishah most popular?
Aishah peaked in 2003 with 43 births that year. Current trend: Slowly declining.
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.