Girl name · Arabic

Aisha

“Alive, full of life”

Meaning
Alive, full of life
Origin
Arabic
Gender
Girl
Syllables
2
Popularity
Familiar (US top 1000)
Style
Religious, Classic
Used in
Arabic, Turkish, African

What people expect from a Aisha

Aisha has sharp, crisp sounds. Studies of name sounds find people expect someone with a sharp name to be lively, outgoing and bold.

The meaning is about joy. A name can't give a child joy, but it's a nice thing to explain to them one day.

A good fit if you hope for: an athlete, a happy kid.

Names set expectations, not personalities. What the research says.

Aisha: name scorecard

Save your future kid some trouble: give them a name they can live and grow with.

100/100

Great choice

Aisha

  • International readabilitySimple letters that read the same almost everywhere.
  • Easy to say and spellSays itself: 2 syllables, spelt how it sounds.
  • Not too common, not too strangeThe sweet spot: familiar to everyone, but rarely a duplicate in the class.
  • Playground-proofNo obvious rude words or rhymes. Kids are creative, though.
  • Won't get you sued (or refused)Nothing a registrar would object to in most countries.
  • A meaning to be proud ofMeans "Alive, full of life".
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Did you know?

A New Zealand judge made a 9-year-old a ward of court so she could change her name. It was Talula Does The Hula From Hawaii.

Family Court of New Zealand (2008)

Questions about Aisha

What does the name Aisha mean?

Aisha is a girl's name of Arabic origin meaning "Alive, full of life".

Is Aisha a boy or girl name?

Aisha is usually a girl's name.

How popular is the name Aisha?

Aisha is familiar in the US, without being common. It is used in Arabic, Turkish, African.

Fun, but true. Name meanings come from common etymologies, which sometimes disagree. Height and weight paths are estimates from population growth data and published studies, not a medical assessment. If you're worried about your child's growth, talk to your paediatrician. Full disclaimer