Ayesha
Girl name · #1403 in 2025 · Rare
How old is the name Ayesha? In official American birth records, Ayesha has been tracked continuously since 1950, giving it 75 years of documented American history.
In 2025, 156 baby girls were named Ayesha, placing it at #1403 in the official national rankings. A decade ago it stood at #1504, so the name has been rising over the past ten years. Roughly one in every 11,538 girls born in 2025 was named Ayesha.
Babies named Ayesha per year. Source: Official national birth records.
The 75-year story
Ayesha first appears in the Social Security records in 1950, when 6 girls received the name. Its peak came in 2016, when 178 girls were named Ayesha — good for #1330 that year. Today's parents encounter it on its way down the popularity curve, which for many parents is exactly the appeal. Following the curve matters more than today's snapshot: a name's position on its rise-peak-decline arc is the best predictor of how common it will feel in a kindergarten class five years from now.
Unlock the 5-year forecast and compare Ayesha against up to 5 other names.
Uniqueness: will there be another Ayesha in class?
On our rarity read — which blends how common Ayesha is today with its five-year momentum — the name reads as "rare". A high score means genuine rarity — your Ayesha will likely be the only one in the room, with the occasional spelling-out as the price.
Where Ayesha is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ayesha is no exception. Adjusted for how many girls are born in each state, Ayesha is most common in NY (0.5 per 1,000), TX (0.1 per 1,000), CA (0.1 per 1,000) — against a national average of about 0.1 per 1,000 girls. These are per-capita rates, so they show where Ayesha is a genuine regional favorite rather than just where the most babies are born.
Names like Ayesha
Statistically, parents drawn to Ayesha tend to be choosing among names with similar popularity arcs, era profiles, and sounds — the closest matches in our model are Aysha, Asha, Krisha, Arisha, and Isha.
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Rank history (last 25 years)
| Year | Babies named Ayesha | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 156 | #1396 |
| 2024 | 166 | #1369 |
| 2023 | 161 | #1391 |
| 2022 | 171 | #1362 |
| 2021 | 142 | #1491 |
| 2020 | 146 | #1468 |
| 2019 | 149 | #1474 |
| 2018 | 150 | #1461 |
| 2017 | 161 | #1416 |
| 2016 | 178 | #1330 |
| 2015 | 151 | #1504 |
| 2014 | 152 | #1471 |
| 2013 | 123 | #1695 |
| 2012 | 106 | #1886 |
| 2011 | 123 | #1701 |
| 2010 | 100 | #1992 |
| 2009 | 107 | #1947 |
| 2008 | 116 | #1844 |
| 2007 | 118 | #1804 |
| 2006 | 102 | #1961 |
| 2005 | 107 | #1819 |
| 2004 | 92 | #1999 |
| 2003 | 103 | #1813 |
| 2002 | 118 | #1573 |
| 2001 | 99 | #1795 |
Frequently asked questions
How old is the name Ayesha?
In official American birth records, the name Ayesha first appeared in 1950 (over 75 years ago), when 6 newborn girls received the name. It has been tracked in modern national records for 75 years.
Is Ayesha a popular girl name?
Ayesha ranked #1403 among girls in 2025 with 156 babies given the name — outside the top 500, making it an uncommon pick. Ten years earlier it ranked #1504.
When was the name Ayesha most popular?
Ayesha peaked in 2016, when 178 American girls received the name (ranked #1330 that year). Since 2016 the name has declined from that high.
How rare is the name Ayesha?
In 2025, roughly 1 in 11,538 newborn American girls was named Ayesha. On our rarity scale (rarity blended with momentum) we classify it as "rare".
Data source: Official American birth records, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect registered birth records for American families.