Aisha
Meaning of Aisha
Aisha is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has its roots in Arabic and Swahili languages. In Arabic, it is pronounced as eye-EE-sha (/aɪˈiːʃə/), while in Swahili, it is pronounced as eye-SHAH (/aɪˈʃɑː/). This name also has a variation, Ayesha. Aisha has been a popular choice among parents in the United States of America for many years. In recent times, it has consistently ranked within the top 700 names for newborn girls. The popularity of Aisha peaked in the late 1970s when it reached its highest rank of 175. Despite slight fluctuations over the years, this name continues to be beloved by parents seeking a name with cultural significance and elegance.
Pronunciation
Arabic
- Pronunced as eye-EE-sha (/aɪˈiːʃə/)
Swahili
- Pronunced as eye-SHAH (/aɪˈʃɑː/)
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Notable People Named Aisha
| Aisha Tyler is a well-known American actress and talk show host, recognized for her roles in Ghost Whisperer, Criminal Minds, The Santa Clause films, Archer, and her appearances on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Talk Soup, and Friends. |
| Aisha Halilu Buhari is a Nigerian beauty therapist who served as the first lady of Nigeria from 2015 to 2023 as the wife of President Muhammadu Buhari. |
| Aisha Lemu, MON was a British-born author and religious educator known for her conversion to Islam and her influential work in Nigeria. |
| Aisha Sabatini Sloan is an American writer known for her insightful essays on race, current events, and pop culture, with a background in English literature and cultural studies. |
| Aisha Somtochukwu Yesufu is a Nigerian activist and businesswoman known for co-founding the #BringBackOurGirls movement and her involvement in the End SARS movement against police brutality in Nigeria. |
| Aisha Burns is an American singer-songwriter and violinist known for her work with Balmorhea and solo albums on Western Vinyl. |
| Aisha Abimbola was a renowned Nigerian actress and a prominent figure in Yoruba cinema. |
| Aisha Dee is an Australian actress and singer known for her roles in The Saddle Club and The Bold Type, as well as her upcoming role in the Australian drama miniseries Safe Home. |
| Aisha Ochuwa Tella is a Nigerian lawyer and entrepreneur, known for founding the Nigerian fashion company EBAO in 2017. |
| Aisha Kyomuhangi - Aisha "Lady Aisha" Kyomuhangi is a multi-talented Ugandan actress, singer, and producer known for her roles in stage productions and as a member of Bakayimbira Dramactors. |
| Aisha Praught-Leer is a middle-distance runner from Illinois who competes for Jamaica and won a gold medal in the steeplechase at the 2018 Commonwealth Games. |
| Aisha Aliyu Tsamiya is a prominent Kannywood actress and producer, best known for her role in the film "Salma." |
| Aisha Umar is a Nigerian volleyball player known for her contributions to the Nigeria Customs Volleyball team and the Nigeria women's national volleyball team. |
| Aisha Toussaint is a Seychellois-Scottish actress and presenter known for her role in River City and as the presenter of the CBBC series Raven. |
| Aisha Ahmad is a Canadian academic and associate professor at the University of Toronto Scarborough, known for her expertise in Islam, international relations, state failure, and the political economy, as well as her work on the human impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. |
