Aysah
A feminine name of Arabic origin meaning "living" or "prosperous".
Name Census estimates that about 5 living Americans carry the first name Aysah. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Aysah today is around 5 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Aysah births was 2021 (5 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Aysah. 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.
Key insights
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Aysah. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
5
~ 1 in 68,550,868 Americans
Peak year
2021
5 babies that year
Average age
5
years old
2021 SSA rank
#12,345
Tracked since 2021
Popularity
Aysah: popularity over time
Babies born per year
Decades
Aysah 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 Aysah during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
| Decade | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020s | 5 | 0 | 5 |
Origin
Meaning and history of Aysah
The name Aysah originates from the Arabic language and culture, with its roots traced back to the 7th century. It is derived from the Arabic word "Ayesha," which means "living" or "prosperous." In Islamic tradition, Aysah is a revered name associated with Aisha bint Abu Bakr, the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad and one of the most significant female figures in Islamic history.
Aysah is mentioned numerous times in the Quran and hadith, the sacred texts of Islam. These texts recount Aisha's life, her marriage to Muhammad, and her contributions to the early Islamic community. Her narrations and teachings played a crucial role in the preservation and dissemination of the Prophet's sayings and practices.
One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Aysah can be found in the historical accounts of the Rashidun Caliphate, the first Islamic empire that emerged after the death of Prophet Muhammad in 632 CE. Aisha bint Abu Bakr (613-678 CE) was a prominent figure during this era and is remembered for her intellect, wisdom, and leadership.
Throughout history, several notable women have borne the name Aysah. One such figure is Aysah al-Bakri (born c. 1020 CE), a renowned female scholar and poet from Andalusia, Spain. She was celebrated for her expertise in various fields, including literature, poetry, and Islamic jurisprudence.
Another famous Aysah was Aysah al-Taymuriyah (1310-1389 CE), a Syrian scholar and Sufi mystic known for her contributions to Islamic spirituality and her influential works on Sufism. Her writings and teachings had a significant impact on the development of Sufi thought and practices.
In the Ottoman Empire, Aysah Sultan (1768-1828) was a prominent figure as the wife of Sultan Mustafa IV and the mother of Sultan Mahmud II. She played an influential role in the political and cultural affairs of the empire during her lifetime.
Aysah bint Muhammad al-Idrisi (1201-1290 CE) was a renowned scholar and traveler from Morocco. She is best known for her extensive travels and her contributions to the fields of geography and cartography, including her influential work titled "The Pleasure of Him Who Desires to Journey Through the Regions."
These are just a few examples of the many notable individuals throughout history who have borne the name Aysah, a name deeply rooted in Arabic and Islamic heritage, carrying meanings of life, prosperity, and reverence.
People
Aysah + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Aysah as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
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Other first names starting with A with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Aysah: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Aysah?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 5 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Aysah 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 68,550,868 US residents.
Is Aysah a common name?
We classify Aysah as "Very Rare". It ranks above 18.2% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 5 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Aysah most popular?
The single biggest year for Aysah was 2021, when 5 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Aysah is about 5 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Aysah in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Aysah a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Aysah in the SSA data are male. 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.
Is Aysah still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Aysah in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Aysah can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
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.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How common is the name Aysah?
For a faster, more casual read, check HowManyOfMe.org — our sister site built around that single question.