Girl Name · Arabic Origin
Aisha
Aisha is a girl baby name of Arabic origin, meaning "Living, prosperous". It currently sits in the Rare tier of US baby names for 2026, and parents who love Aisha often also consider Aiesha.
Aisha meaning, origin, and usage
Meaning: Living, prosperous
Origin: Arabic naming roots help connect Aisha to related Arabic baby names.
Pronunciation: Baby Name Studio pronounces Aisha as A·I·S·H·A, with 5 letters and a girl usage profile.
Popularity: According to Baby Name Studio's 2026 tracker, Aisha is an uncommon, standout choice in the Rare tier.
Aisha variants, nicknames, middle names, and sibling names
- Variants and spelling ideas: Aishaa, Aishae, Aishay, Aish.
- Nicknames: Ais and A.
- Middle names: Pair Aisha with a middle name that balances its substantial sound; start with the Aisha middle name generator.
- Sibling names: Aiesha, Ayesha, Asha, Ashia, Aggie — full picks on the sibling names for Aisha guide for a cohesive sibset.
- Similar names: Looking for names that sound like Aisha? Browse our names like Aisha guide for phonetic-neighbor picks.
- Explore more: use the Baby Name Explorer, name search, AI name generator, and Baby Name Studio homepage.
Frequently asked about Aisha
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means "Living, prosperous" and is of Arabic origin.
What is the origin of Aisha?
Aisha originates in Arabic naming tradition.
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha has 5 letters and is most commonly stressed on the first syllable.
Is Aisha a boy's or girl's name?
Aisha is primarily used as a girl's name in US records.
How popular is Aisha in 2026?
In our 2026 popularity tracker, Aisha sits in the Rare tier — an uncommon, standout choice.
What names are similar to Aisha?
Names that share Aisha's sound and style include Aiesha, Ayesha, Asha, Ashia, Aggie.
What middle names pair well with Aisha?
Good middle-name fits for Aisha pair an opposite syllable rhythm: if Aisha is short, lean longer (e.g. classical or three-syllable middles); if Aisha is longer, a one-syllable middle keeps the full name from feeling heavy.
What are good sibling names for Aisha?
Sibling names that pair naturally with Aisha share its rhythm without rhyming — Aiesha, Ayesha, Asha all sit comfortably alongside it on a shortlist.