Ayesha
A female given name from Arabic.
Every Ayesha since 1950 — 6,696 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayesha
Ayesha is uncommon for girls in the United States, ranked #1,396 in 2025 with 156 babies given the name. It is currently rising compared with a decade ago.
Since 1950, 6,696 American babies have been named Ayesha. Its peak came in 2016, when 178 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
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 Ayesha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayesha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1,396 |
| 2024 | 166 | #1,369 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1,394 |
| 2022 | 171 | #1,364 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1,493 |
| 2020 | 146 | #1,469 |
| 2019 | 149 | #1,476 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1,463 |
| 2017 | 161 | #1,416 |
| 2016 | 178 | #1,331 |
| 2015 | 151 | #1,506 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1,472 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1,695 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1,887 |
| 2011 | 123 | #1,702 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1,994 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1,950 |
| 2008 | 116 | #1,844 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1,807 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1,962 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1,819 |
| 2004 | 92 | #2,002 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1,813 |
| 2002 | 118 | #1,573 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1,797 |
| 2000 | 113 | #1,571 |
| 1995 | 110 | #1,456 |
| 1990 | 110 | #1,433 |
| 1985 | 121 | #1,172 |
| 1980 | 146 | #1,003 |
| 1975 | 72 | #1,439 |
| 1970 | 56 | #1,653 |
| 1965 | 17 | #3,061 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | 6 | #4,772 |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
| 1910 | — | — |
| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Ayesha
- Ayesha Gaddafi Politician · b. 1976
- Ayesha Takia Actor · b. 1986
- Ayesha Jhulka Actor · b. 1972
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayesha mean?
A female given name from Arabic.
How popular is the name Ayesha in 2025?
Ayesha ranked #1,396 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 156 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayesha?
6,696 babies have been named Ayesha in the United States since 1950, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayesha most popular?
Ayesha peaked in 2016, when 178 newborns received the name.
Is Ayesha a boy or girl name?
Ayesha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayesha rising or falling?
Ayesha is on the rise — noticeably more popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Ayesha?
Well-known people named Ayesha include Ayesha Gaddafi (politician), Ayesha Takia (actor), Ayesha Jhulka (actor).