Ayesha
Girl name · #1403 in 2025 · Uniqueness 63/100
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, 1880–2025. Source: SSA.
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?
Ayesha scores 63 out of 100 on our uniqueness scale, which blends current rarity with five-year momentum — putting it in the "distinctive" band. That middle band is the sweet spot many parents hunt for: recognizable without being everywhere.
Where Ayesha is most common
Geography matters for names, and Ayesha is no exception. In 2025 the states with the most Ayeshas were NY (37), TX (17), CA (12), IL (9), NJ (8). Raw counts naturally favor populous states, but the spread still hints at where the name is part of the local naming culture.
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
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. It scores 63/100 on our uniqueness scale (rarity blended with momentum), which we classify as "distinctive".
Data source: U.S. Social Security Administration name statistics, 1880–2025, national and state files. Counts reflect Social Security card applications; names with fewer than 5 occurrences in a state-year are suppressed by the SSA.