The nameAicha

Aicha is the French spelling of Aisha, a beloved name in the Muslim world.

Meaning

Aicha comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".

Origin

Arabic.

History

Aisha was one of the wives of the Prophet Muhammad. In England and Wales Aicha reached 1105th place in 2009. Khaled's song Aïcha was a hit in 1996.

Popularity of the name Aicha

Aicha in the United States

3068thmost popular girls' name in the United States in 2024
2022peak year (62 births)
1,164babies named Aicha in the United States since 1880
03162 18801900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in the United States. Source: Social Security Administration, names given at least 5 times a year.

Aicha was most popular in the United States in the 2010s, with 468 births over the decade, 40% of all recorded babies named Aicha. Its rise began around 1991, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Aicha in the United States were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 50 births a year.

Aicha in France

70thmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2022peak year (755 births)
20,270babies named Aicha in France since 1900
0378755 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Aicha was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 4,810 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Aicha. Its rise began around 1955, and it peaked in 2022. Half of all babies named Aicha in France were born before 2005, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 699 births a year on average, against 584 in the five years before.

Aicha in Belgium

141stmost popular girls' name in Belgium in 2025
2018peak year (66 births)
1,367babies named Aicha in Belgium since 1995
03366 1995200020052010201520202025
Births per year in Belgium. Source: Statbel, names given at least 5 times a year.

Variants and related names

Sibling names for Aicha

Names from the same generation as Aicha, whose popularity in the United States has followed a similar path.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Aicha mean?

Aicha comes from the Arabic Aisha, "alive, living".

What is the origin of the name Aicha?

Arabic.

Is Aicha a girl's or a boy's name?

Aicha is a girl's name.

How popular is the name Aicha?

In 2024, Aicha was the 3068th most popular name for baby girls in the United States, with 53 births.

What are the variants of the name Aicha?

Variants and related names of Aicha include Assa.

What are good sibling names for Aicha?

Names from the same generation, with a similar popularity in the United States: Aziza, Safia, Tasnim and Sakina for a sister, Fares, Salim, Adel and Marwan for a brother.