Aisha
Meaning: Living, alive, prosperous
Origin: Arabic
Gender: Girl
Rank in Australia: #367
Total births: 250
History: Aisha surged in the 2010s as Australia's Muslim community grew. The name means 'alive' and represents the beautiful diversification of Australian naming traditions.
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Look at the data
Every number here comes directly from Australia’s birth records. No estimates, no averages — just the counts.
| Current rank (2016) | #79 |
| Babies named Aisha in 2016 | 92 |
| Total recorded in Australia | 250 |
| Peak year | 2016 (92 babies) |
| Highest rank ever | #79 |
| Years in records | 2014–2016 (3 years of data) |
Frequently asked about Aisha
What does the name Aisha mean?
Aisha means “Living, alive, prosperous” from Arabic roots.
What is the origin of the name Aisha?
Aisha has Arabic origin. The traditional meaning is “Living, alive, prosperous”.
How popular is Aisha in Australia?
Aisha ranked #79 in Australia in 2016 — given to 92 babies that year.
When was Aisha most popular?
Aisha peaked in 2016 with 92 babies registered that year in Australia.
Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
Aisha is predominantly a girls' name in Australia — over 90% of Aishas in registered births are female.