Aesha
A feminine Arabic name meaning "alive" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 636 living Americans carry the first name Aesha. The name is used almost exclusively for girls. The average person named Aesha today is around 31 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aesha births was 1979 (41 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aesha. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
People living today
636
~ 1 in 538,922 Americans
Peak year
1979
41 babies that year
Average age
31
years old
2024 SSA rank
#11,089
Tracked since 1976
Popularity
Aesha: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Aesha from the 1970s through to the 2020s, spanning 6 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 2000s, with 161 total registrations. Usage has dropped considerably from its 2000s peak. The most recent decade brought in only a fraction of the registrations that the name once attracted.
Babies born per year
Decades
Aesha by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Aesha during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Geography
Where Aeshas live
The SSA's state-level files cover 5 states and territories. New York, Pennsylvania, California recorded the most babies named Aesha, while Indiana, Illinois, California recorded the fewest. The average across all reporting states is about 9 registrations each.
Origin
Meaning and history of Aesha
The name Aesha has its roots in the Arabic language and culture, originating from the word 'Aisha,' which means 'living' or 'alive.' It is believed to have emerged during the early Islamic period, around the 7th century CE.
One of the earliest and most notable references to the name Aesha is in the context of Aisha bint Abi Bakr, the youngest wife of the Prophet Muhammad, who lived from 614 to 678 CE. She was revered for her intelligence, wisdom, and knowledge of Islamic teachings, and her life and teachings have been extensively documented in Islamic literature and historical records.
Throughout history, the name Aesha has been associated with various influential figures across different fields. One such figure is Aesha al-Bakuniya, a 10th-century Arab female mathematician and astronomer from present-day Syria. She made significant contributions to the development of algebraic and trigonometric concepts.
Another notable Aesha was Aesha al-Awadhi, a 15th-century Yemeni poet and scholar known for her profound poetry and expertise in Islamic jurisprudence. Her literary works have been preserved and continue to be studied by scholars of Arabic literature.
In the realm of music, Aesha Puthli was a renowned Indian classical singer and performer of the 20th century. Born in 1944, she was recognized for her mastery of the Hindustani classical music tradition and her ability to captivate audiences with her powerful and emotive performances.
The name Aesha has also gained prominence in the field of politics and activism. Aesha Khair, born in 1946, was a prominent Pakistani lawyer and human rights activist who fought tirelessly for the rights of women and marginalized communities in her country.
These are just a few examples of the individuals who have carried the name Aesha throughout history, each leaving their mark in their respective fields and contributing to the rich tapestry of cultural and intellectual heritage.
People
Aesha + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aesha as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with A
Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aesha: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aesha?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 636 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aesha going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 538,922 US residents.
Is Aesha a common name?
We classify Aesha as "Very Rare". It ranks above 86.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 663 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aesha most popular?
The single biggest year for Aesha was 1979, when 41 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aesha is about 31 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
Is Aesha a female name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aesha in the SSA data are female. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.