Ayshea
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Ayshea: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1977.
Ayshea is a melodic name with Arabic origins, derived from Aisha, meaning 'alive' or 'living'. It is most famously associated with Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and a key figure in early Islamic history. The variant Ayesha gained widespread popularity in the West after H. Rider Haggard's 1887 novel *She*, featuring a powerful immortal queen named Ayesha. While no Scottish places bear the name directly, the root shares its meaning with the Greek name Zoe. In Scotland, Ayshea remains a relatively rare choice, offering a familiar yet distinctive alternative to the more common Aisha spelling, and its soft syllables give it a gentle, feminine ring that appeals to parents seeking a name with deep cultural and historic resonance.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19773 babies
- Latest (1977)
- #5103 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1977
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y