Aishah
Girl name · 23 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Aishah: 23 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 5 births in 1990.
Aishah has Arabic roots, derived from ‘Aisha, meaning “alive” or “she who lives.” Its most famous bearer is Aishah bint Abi Bakr, a revered wife of the Prophet Muhammad known for her intelligence and contributions to early Islamic scholarship. In modern times, the name also belongs to Aishah, the British-Scottish singer who represented the UK in the 1991 Eurovision Song Contest. While no major place bears the name directly, the variant Ayesha enjoys parallel popularity across the English-speaking world. In Scotland, Aishah has been a consistent though uncommon choice, reflecting its cultural reach beyond the Middle East. It shares its root with the Arabic word for life, giving it a bright, hopeful resonance for parents seeking a name with deep spiritual heritage and a melodic sound.
Girl 6 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19905 babies
- Latest (2005)
- #5774 babies
- Total births
- 23since 1990
- 5-year trend
- ▼ 28%vs prior 5y