What is the origin of the name Ayisha?

Ayisha is a name of Arabic origin.

How popular is the name Ayisha?

Ayisha is currently ranked #8998 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Ayisha?

Ayisha is pronounced AH-ee-shah.

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GirlArabic

Ayisha

AH-ee-shah

Popularity

#8998

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

982

Peak Year

#37 in 1977

First Recorded

1969

Style

Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

A variant of Aisha, an Arabic name meaning "alive" or "well-living."

Nickname Watch

Aisha Ayi Isha

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Famous Namesakes

Ayisha Issa
Canadian actress and martial artist

Nicknames

Aisha Ayi Isha

Spelling Variations

Aisha Aishah

Similar Names

Aaliyah Zahra Samira

Personality Traits

LivelyIntelligentFriendlyCaring

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