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The baby name Ayesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-EE-shah,AYE-shah.

Ayesha is Arabic in Origin.

Gender: Female
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Arabic
Pronunciation: ah-EE-shah,AYE-shah

What is the meaning of the name Ayesha ?

The baby name Ayesha is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced ah-EE-shah,AYE-shah.

Ayesha is Arabic in Origin.

Ayesha is a feminine given name of Arabic origin, a transliteration of ʿĀ’isha (عائشة), meaning “alive,” “living,” or, by extension, “prosperous.” It gained enduring prominence from Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a revered early figure in Islam and wife of the Prophet Muhammad, which anchored the name’s popularity throughout the Arabic-speaking world and across Muslim communities.

Through centuries of cultural exchange, the name developed regional spellings and pronunciations: Aisha, Aishah, Aïcha (North Africa/Francophone), Aicha, Aysha, Ayeesha, and Turkish Ayşe. The English-preferred form Ayesha was widely familiarized in the late 19th century by H. Rider Haggard’s novel She, whose enigmatic heroine bears the name. Today Ayesha is especially common in South Asia, the Middle East, and diaspora communities in the UK and beyond. Its enduring appeal lies in a concise form, lyrical vowels, and an uplifting sense of vitality and good fortune.

Ayesha has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Ayesha

Ayesha Takia Actor · Born 1986 · India Ayesha Takia is an Indian actress best known for her role in the film 'Wanted' alongside Salman Khan. She made her Bollywood debut with 'Taarzan: The Wonder Car' and also starred in 'Dor', where her performance received critical acclaim. Born in 1986, Ayesha has been a part of the Indian film industry since the early 2000s. Ayesha Jhulka Actor · Born 1972 · India Ayesha Jhulka is an Indian actress best known for her roles in popular Bollywood films from the 1990s. She gained fame for her performances in movies like 'Jo Jeeta Wohi Sikandar', 'Khiladi', and 'Dalaal'. Ayesha Kapur Actor · Born 1994 · Germany Ayesha Kapur is an actor from Germany, best known for her role as the young Michelle McNally in the Bollywood film 'Black'. She delivered a powerful performance that earned her critical acclaim and several awards. Born in 1994, Ayesha continues to be recognized for her early impact in the film industry.
Ayesha Omar Actor · Born 1981 · Pakistan Ayesha Omar is a well-known Pakistani actress, famous for her role as Khoobsurat in the popular sitcom 'Bulbulay'. She has also appeared in films like 'Karachi Se Lahore' and 'Yalghaar'. Born in 1981, Ayesha is a prominent figure in Pakistan's entertainment industry.

Ayesha – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
Ireland Girls 2025 #1 — 874
FJ Girls 0 #9 1 583
BD Girls 0 #11 1,906 8,413
MV 0 #19 1 644
AE Girls 0 #24 1,643 20,968
MV Girls 0 #30 6 2,021
BN 0 #32 1 2,297
ID 0 #39 1 2,238
OM Girls 0 #49 615 15,987
PR 0 #55 1 1,497
QA Girls 0 #63 367 15,378
AF Girls 0 #64 31 2,402
IN 0 #66 6 2,963
AF 0 #68 9 1,883
BD 0 #68 204 5,992
SA Girls 0 #74 3,240 25,931
JP 0 #77 1 4,057
MV Boys 0 #79 1 3,375
QA 0 #84 17 7,011
CN 0 #86 1 3,857
JM 0 #92 2 3,714
KZ 0 #94 1 1,452
BN Girls 0 #96 11 5,459
OM 0 #100 17 6,215
KW 0 #107 10 5,216
PH 0 #107 4 5,607
AE 0 #108 70 10,220
CY Girls 0 #120 6 3,755
Norway Girls 2025 #123 4 453
KW Girls 0 #129 523 19,177
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR 0 #132 4 3,911
MU 0 #135 3 3,613
BW Girls 0 #147 5 4,216
MT Girls 0 #152 2 3,773
CR 0 #165 1 5,526
PR Girls 0 #166 2 3,171
SA 0 #166 132 10,560
Sweden Girls 2022 #173 7 1,568
IN Girls 0 #189 702 13,121
LU Girls 0 #190 1 4,850
LT Girls 0 #200 1 1,904
DK 0 #203 4 5,198
GR Girls 0 #218 25 6,293
HU Girls 0 #224 2 3,308
Canada Girls 2024 #226 60 2,795
NA Girls 0 #231 7 7,146
JP Girls 0 #244 8 6,592
JM Girls 0 #245 15 7,507
GH 0 #246 3 5,396
MU Girls 0 #250 102 8,539
MO Girls 0 #256 8 7,056
TW Boys 0 #256 1 7,111
SG 0 #257 13 11,010
BH 0 #264 326 17,937
NG 0 #265 8 5,926
PH Girls 0 #267 125 13,098
AF Boys 0 #269 6 3,535
GR Boys 0 #272 2 6,912
TW Girls 0 #283 7 8,139
JO Girls 0 #285 41 7,570
JM Boys 0 #293 1 6,876
ZA 0 #297 151 14,421
DK Girls 0 #299 18 7,429
GH Girls 0 #303 22 6,973
JP Boys 0 #303 1 7,909
MY 0 #321 10 12,352
SD Girls 0 #326 20 7,678
CN Boys 0 #331 1 9,639
CN Girls 0 #335 15 8,829
Finland Girls 0 #340 52 1,368
CZ Girls 0 #351 1 5,378
HK 0 #356 2 8,483
GH Boys 0 #361 1 8,138
PL Girls 0 #361 4 5,096
MU Boys 0 #369 1 8,477
JO Boys 0 #386 4 7,057
YE 0 #393 6 8,639
France Girls 2021 #396 10 3,185
PH Boys 0 #404 5 11,440
EG 0 #410 3 6,387
ZA Girls 0 #414 1,315 25,928
MX 0 #443 3 8,339
PT Girls 0 #465 7 7,952
SD Boys 0 #466 1 10,523
SG Girls 0 #479 108 18,916
IQ Girls 0 #487 18 11,303
PA Boys 0 #505 1 9,305
PS Girls 0 #510 14 10,981
PA Girls 0 #512 7 9,861
RU Girls 0 #519 5 11,913
LY 0 #520 16 12,703
BD Boys 0 #523 54 10,045
UY Girls 0 #536 1 6,731
GT Girls 0 #541 1 7,500
IR Girls 0 #542 4 8,334
HK Boys 0 #555 3 12,905
CM Girls 0 #559 2 11,671
CR Girls 0 #565 9 11,342
HK Girls 0 #571 45 16,104
CM Boys 0 #575 1 12,054
IL Girls 0 #608 10 11,648
AR Girls 0 #630 1 8,289
LB 0 #640 19 13,263
QA Boys 0 #692 16 18,093
IQ Boys 0 #696 2 13,071
IT 0 #703 12 4,183
Finland Girls 2026 #704 35 3,895
NG Girls 0 #713 74 15,093
SY 0 #714 15 11,684
KW Boys 0 #725 45 18,755
SG Boys 0 #732 8 17,960
United States Girls 2024 #751 166 8,487
Germany Girls 0 #820 19 4,949
MY Girls 0 #820 175 24,821
OM Boys 0 #836 46 17,948
TN 0 #865 1 13,765
NL Girls 0 #900 56 5,933
EG Girls 0 #904 56 14,742
CL Girls 0 #910 6 14,098
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035
Spain Girls 0 #944 40 5,561
IN Boys 0 #962 40 16,750
AE Boys 0 #989 104 22,615
BR Girls 0 #990 3 12,708
NG Boys 0 #1,000 2 16,906
PE Girls 0 #1,008 3 14,861
MA 0 #1,117 12 20,986
CO Girls 0 #1,148 5 16,140
MX Girls 0 #1,153 31 17,781
ZA Boys 0 #1,160 19 25,619
TR 0 #1,161 51 19,440
MY Boys 0 #1,174 9 25,439
IT Girls 0 #1,221 226 9,415
DZ 0 #1,229 6 20,130
SA Boys 0 #1,261 356 28,008

Ayesha is popular in 77 countries — most recent births per country:

Scotland, United Kingdom
Canada
Ireland
United States
France

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People also ask about Ayesha

Ayesha is predominantly a girl's name.
Ayesha is a 3 syllable name, pronounced ah-EE-shah,AYE-shah.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Aisha, A'isha, Aishah, Aysha, Aashiya and Aïcha.
Yes, very popular — Ayesha ranked #1 in Ireland in 2025, and appears in official birth registries across 8 countries.
Ayesha ranks highest in Ireland (#1 in 2025).
Ayesha's popularity is holding steady. It moved from #1 in 2015 to #1 in 2025 in Ireland.
Yes — 4 notable people named Ayesha are in our database, including Ayesha Takia (Actor), Ayesha Jhulka (Actor), Ayesha Kapur (Actor).