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Aysha

Girl name · 89 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Aysha: 89 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 6 births in 1990.

Aysha has Arabic origins, from the root “ع-ي-ش” (ʿ-y-sh) meaning “alive” or “prosperous,” and is a common variant of the more widely known Aisha. It was borne by Aisha bint Abi Bakr, a wife of the Prophet Muhammad and an influential figure in early Islamic history, as well as by contemporary figures like British singer Aysha (of the duo Aysha & the Fridge). While no major geographic place shares the name directly, the related word “aysh” can also mean “bread” or “sustenance” in some dialects. In Scotland, the spelling Aysha has grown in popularity since the late 20th century, reflecting the country’s multicultural naming landscape. Its many variants—Aisha, Ayesha, Ayisha, or even Iesha—give parents flexibility while keeping the name’s uplifting meaning intact.