The nameAysha
Aysha is a girl's name of Arabic origin, a variant of Aisha.
- Girl's name
- Arabic
Meaning
From the Arabic ʿĀʾisha, "alive". It was the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Origin
Arabic.
History
In France it is at its highest in the 2020s.
Popularity of the name Aysha
Aysha in France
682ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2025peak year (60 births)
535babies named Aysha in France since 1900
Aysha was most popular in France in the 2020s, with 300 births over the decade, 56% of all recorded babies named Aysha. Its rise began around 2009, and it peaked in 2025. Half of all babies named Aysha in France were born before 2020, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, it has been rising: 53 births a year on average, against 31 in the five years before.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Aysha mean?
From the Arabic ʿĀʾisha, "alive". It was the name of a wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
What is the origin of the name Aysha?
Arabic.
Is Aysha a girl's or a boy's name?
Aysha is a girl's name.