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Aiesha

Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aiesha: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1996.

Aiesha is a graceful Scottish spelling of the Arabic name Aisha, meaning “alive” or “she who lives.” Rooted in the Quranic tradition, it was borne by Aisha bint Abu Bakr, a revered scholar and the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad. The variant Aiesha became more familiar in the West through figures such as the English actress Aiesha Robinson, while globally the form Ayesha gained literary fame from H. Rider Haggard’s novel *She*—itself influencing place names like Ayesha’s Peak in Canada. In Scotland, Aiesha has appeared steadily on baby-name charts since the late 20th century, often chosen for its soft sound and cross-cultural appeal. Its many spellings—Aisha, Iesha, Aysha—offer parents flexibility while keeping the name’s essence beautifully intact.