Girl nameCurrently #8,998 in the USSteady
Ayisha
2 syllablesPeak year: 19776 lettersStarts with A
Meaning & origin
We're still researching Ayisha's meaning
We don't have a verified origin story for this name yet — we'd rather leave it blank than make one up. Check back soon, or explore the popularity data below in the meantime.
Ayisha's popularity over time
| Year | Births named Ayisha |
|---|---|
| 1969 | 10 |
| 1970 | 5 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1972 | 10 |
| 1973 | 17 |
| 1974 | 18 |
| 1975 | 16 |
| 1976 | 18 |
| 1977 | 37 |
| 1978 | 22 |
| 1979 | 27 |
| 1980 | 35 |
| 1981 | 33 |
| 1982 | 23 |
| 1983 | 26 |
| 1984 | 24 |
| 1985 | 27 |
| 1986 | 16 |
| 1987 | 35 |
| 1988 | 15 |
| 1989 | 25 |
| 1990 | 21 |
| 1991 | 34 |
| 1992 | 23 |
| 1993 | 24 |
| 1994 | 20 |
| 1995 | 20 |
| 1996 | 14 |
| 1997 | 13 |
| 1998 | 10 |
| 1999 | 15 |
| 2000 | 14 |
| 2001 | 16 |
| 2002 | 18 |
| 2003 | 17 |
| 2004 | 11 |
| 2005 | 22 |
| 2006 | 23 |
| 2007 | 10 |
| 2008 | 11 |
| 2009 | 8 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2011 | 7 |
| 2012 | 11 |
| 2013 | 17 |
| 2014 | 15 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 9 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 12 |
| 2021 | 12 |
| 2022 | 17 |
| 2023 | 12 |
| 2024 | 11 |
Ayisha through the decades
- Ayisha peaked in 1977, when 37 babies were named Ayisha in the US.
- The 1980s were Ayisha's strongest decade, averaging 26 births a year.
- Over the last 10 years of data (2015–2024), use of Ayisha has fallen 9% compared to the 10 years before that.
- Ayisha currently ranks #8,998 in the US and is holding steady.