Aaisha
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aaisha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1994.
Aaisha is a beautiful name of Arabic origin, meaning "alive" or "she who lives," derived from the root *-y-sh*. It is most famously borne by Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a prominent figure in early Islamic history, known for her intelligence and wit. While the name itself doesn't directly link to a specific geographic place, its root appears in many Arabic place names and personal names. A common variant is Ayesha, which gained popularity in the English-speaking world through literature, most notably as the immortal queen in H. Rider Haggard's 1887 novel "She," a figure of great power and mystery. For Scottish parents, it offers a lyrical, cross-cultural choice with a warm, life-affirming meaning.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19943 babies
- Latest (2000)
- #6293 babies
- Total births
- 6since 1994
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y