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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Living, thriving
- Origin
- Arabic
- Gender
- Girl
- Pronunciation
- ah-EE-shah
Aisha is an Arabic girl's name, pronounced ah-EE-shah, that means "living" or "thriving." It has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed familiar over the decades without sounding dated.
Meaning & Origin of Aisha
Meaning: Living, thriving.
Origin: Arabic.
Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.
How to Pronounce Aisha
ah-EE-shahIPA /ɑːˈiːʃə/
Popularity of Aisha
Aisha peaked at #175 in 1977, when 1,540 babies were given the name. In 2024 it ranked #346, with 900 babies, so it's still regularly chosen but far less common than at its height.
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FAQ
What does the name Aisha mean?
Living, thriving. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Aisha?
Aisha is pronounced ah-EE-shah (IPA: /ɑːˈiːʃə/).
Is Aisha a popular name right now?
Aisha peaked at #175 in 1977 and is ranked #346 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1950–2024.)
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