What is the origin of the name Arisha?

Arisha is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Arisha?

Arisha is currently ranked #3330 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Arisha?

Arisha is pronounced ah-REE-shah.

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GirlArabic

Arisha

ah-REE-shah

Popularity

#3330

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

940

Peak Year

#54 in 2019

First Recorded

1972

Style

Modern & Trendy, Soft & Gentle

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'woman' in Arabic. It can also be associated with respect and dignity.

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Ari Risha

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Ari Risha

Spelling Variations

Aisha Ayisha Arisa

Similar Names

Aria Alisha Anika Amira

Personality Traits

LivelyRespectfulDignifiedKind

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