Ayesha

Ayesha is a girl's name of English origin. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check — we would rather tell you that plainly than guess. In 2024 it was given to 166 girls in the United States.

Ayesha at a glance

Gender
Girl name
Origin
English & American
Meaning
Not recorded in standard references

About the name Ayesha

Ayesha belongs to the English & American tradition. Its roots are documented, even though its precise meaning is not recorded in the standard references — an honest gap we prefer to a confident guess.

In the United States, Ayesha first appears in Social Security records in 1950. It climbed to its best-ever rank of #974 in 1979, and in 2024 166 babies received the name — 6,538 in total since 1880. Those are the official counts, not estimates.

Ayesha in US records

First recorded (US)
1950
Best US rank
#974 in 1979
Peak year
2016
Babies named Ayesha in 2024
166
Total since 1880
6,538

Ayesha in England & Wales records

First recorded (since 1996)
1996
Best rank
#165 in 1996
Babies named Ayesha in 2025
204
Total since 1996
6,819

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayesha mean?

The meaning of Ayesha is not recorded in the standard references we check. Rather than repeat an unsourced claim, we leave it open — its English origin is documented, but its exact meaning is not.

Is Ayesha a boy or girl name?

Ayesha is a girl name. In 2024, 166 babies received the name in the US.

What origin is the name Ayesha?

Ayesha comes from the English & American tradition.

How popular is the name Ayesha?

Ayesha first appears in US records in 1950. Its best-ever ranking was #974 in 1979, and 166 babies were given the name in 2024.

This profile is built from the US Social Security Administration's public baby-names data — see the source. Its meaning is not recorded in the standard references we check. If you spot an error, write to [email protected].