Aishah Name: Complete Etymology, Meaning & Popularity Analysis
Summary
The name Aishah has Arabic origins and means 'living' or 'prosperous'. It has evolved through various forms such as Aisha and A'isha. The name is closely linked to the historical figure Aisha, wife of the Prophet Muhammad, which contributed to its widespread use in the Muslim community. The name carries positive traits associated with strength and wisdom, and it remains popular today. There are no biblical connections associated with this name.
The name Aishah is most popular in New York, USA across all generations. It ranks highest as a Girl name among the Generation Alpha generation in the Northeast region. Recent 3-year trends show this Girl name is maintaining steady popularity, while the 25-year trend indicates it has been relatively stable. From 2020-2022, Aishah has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. The long-term 25-year analysis reveals it has been stalled for female in Northeast, stalled for female in South, stalled for female in West. Across generations, 'Aishah' has shown interesting popularity patterns: Among the Baby Boomers (1946-1964), it ranked 11867th out of 12526 names. Among the Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980), it ranked 5470th out of 19264 names. Among the Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996), it ranked 4277th out of 27321 names. Among the Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012), it ranked 4465th out of 35406 names. Among the Generation Alpha (2013-2024), it ranked 5489th out of 30306 names. Discover how the name 'Aishah' has evolved through American history with our comprehensive regional and generational analysis.
Etymology & Cultural Background of "Aishah"
Pronunciation
/ˈaɪʃə/
Origin
Arabic
Etymology
The name Aishah comes from the Arabic root 'عائش' which means 'living' or 'alive'. It is also closely associated with Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Meaning
living, prosperous
Language Evolution
Aisha, Aishah, A'isha
Historical Usage
The name gained popularity in the Muslim world after the 7th century due to its association with Aisha, the wife of the Prophet Muhammad.
Variants & Derivatives
Aisha, A'isha, Ayesha
Modern Popularity & Image
Aishah is viewed positively, often associated with strength, wisdom, and spirituality. It remains a popular name in many Muslim communities worldwide.
Famous People
Aisha Tyler, Aisha Court, Aishah al-Ba'uniyyah
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Historical Birth Statistics for the Name "Aishah"
Note: Years with identical rankings may represent different numbers of births. Data is sourced from Social Security card applications for births in the United States.
Yearly Ranking History of "Aishah"
"Aishah" Popularity Across American Generations
| Generation | Gender | Rank | Total Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) | Girl | 11867th of 12526 | 6 |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) | Girl | 5470th of 19264 | 149 |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) | Girl | 4277th of 27321 | 347 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) | Girl | 4465th of 35406 | 482 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) | Girl | 5489th of 30306 | 280 |
Regional Popularity of "Aishah" by Generation for Male Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- | - | - | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- | - | - | - |
Regional Popularity of "Aishah" by Generation for Female Names
| TOP(%) | MidWest | Northeast | South | West |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G.I. Generation (1901-1927) |
- | - | - | - |
| Silent Generation (1928-1945) |
- | - | - | - |
| Baby Boomers (1946-1964) |
- | - | - | - |
| Generation X (Gen X) (1965-1980) |
- |
77.63% 2704th/3483 |
- | - |
| Millennials (Gen Y) (1981-1996) |
- |
70.15% 3139th/4475 |
100.00% 5194th/5194 |
77.38% 4888th/6317 |
| Generation Z (Gen Z or Zoomers) (1997-2012) |
- |
58.83% 3038th/5164 |
100.00% 7313th/7313 |
68.32% 5099th/7463 |
| Generation Alpha (2013-2024) |
- |
56.85% 2551st/4487 |
100.00% 6822nd/6822 |
91.95% 5771st/6276 |
State-by-State Popularity of "Aishah"
This map shows the relative popularity of "Aishah" across states, calculated by dividing the number of births with this name in each state by the total births in that state. This methodology provides a standardized measure of popularity regardless of state population size.