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Aiesha

ah-EE-shah

Popularity

#15307

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

1,273

Peak Year

#91 in 1991

First Recorded

1971

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variation of Aisha, an Arabic name meaning 'alive' or 'woman'. It is a name associated with the Prophet Muhammad's wife.

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AishaAiSha

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Numerology

7

The Seeker

Wise, introspective, and spiritual. These names carry depth and a quiet inner power.

Famous Namesakes

  • Aisha Tyler

    American actress, comedian, director, and talk show host

  • Aisha Dee

    Australian actress and singer

Nicknames

AishaAiSha

Spelling Variations

A'ishaAyeshaAishah

Similar Names

AmiraFatimaNadiaZara

Personality Traits

LivelyIntelligentWiseIndependent

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