Aishah
Every Aishah since 1963 — 1,280 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Aishah
Aishah is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #6,842 in 2025 with 16 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1963, 1,280 American babies have been named Aishah. Its peak came in 2003, when 43 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2000s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Aishah stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Aishah year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | #6,842 |
| 2024 | 13 | #7,982 |
| 2023 | 22 | #5,557 |
| 2022 | 19 | #6,237 |
| 2021 | 19 | #6,186 |
| 2020 | 19 | #6,091 |
| 2019 | 19 | #6,185 |
| 2018 | 26 | #5,010 |
| 2017 | 26 | #5,054 |
| 2016 | 32 | #4,428 |
| 2015 | 31 | #4,493 |
| 2014 | 28 | #4,896 |
| 2013 | 26 | #5,146 |
| 2012 | 22 | #5,898 |
| 2011 | 28 | #4,919 |
| 2010 | 19 | #6,657 |
| 2009 | 15 | #8,066 |
| 2008 | 31 | #4,763 |
| 2007 | 22 | #6,107 |
| 2006 | 27 | #5,091 |
| 2005 | 37 | #3,878 |
| 2004 | 37 | #3,822 |
| 2003 | 43 | #3,349 |
| 2002 | 29 | #4,283 |
| 2001 | 34 | #3,786 |
| 2000 | 38 | #3,455 |
| 1995 | 12 | #7,052 |
| 1990 | 29 | #3,625 |
| 1985 | 13 | #5,353 |
| 1980 | 15 | #4,746 |
| 1975 | 7 | #7,180 |
| 1970 | 14 | #4,040 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Aishah in 2025?
Aishah ranked #6,842 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 16 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Aishah?
1,280 babies have been named Aishah in the United States since 1963, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Aishah most popular?
Aishah peaked in 2003, when 43 newborns received the name.
Is Aishah a boy or girl name?
Aishah is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Aishah rising or falling?
Aishah is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.