Areesha
Girl name · 6 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Areesha: 6 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 2012.
The name Areesha is a modern spelling variant of Aisha, which traces its roots to the Arabic word *ʿā’isha*, meaning “alive” or “living.” It gained prominence through Aisha bint Abu Bakr, one of the Prophet Muhammad’s wives and a respected scholar of early Islam. While no major places share the exact spelling, the root *Aisha* appears in various forms across the Muslim world. Areesha itself is especially popular among South Asian and British Muslim families, often chosen for its melodic sound and spiritual resonance. Common variant spellings include Areeja, Arisha, and Ereesha, but the name’s core meaning—a celebration of life—remains constant, making it a heartfelt choice for a baby girl.
Girl 2 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 20123 babies
- Latest (2015)
- #8063 babies
- Total births
- 6since 2012
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y