Ayisha
Every Ayisha since 1969 — 993 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Ayisha
Ayisha is rare for girls in the United States, ranked #8,947 in 2025 with 11 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1969, 993 American babies have been named Ayisha. Its peak came in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 1970s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Ayisha stood among all girls' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Ayisha year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Girls | Girls rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 11 | #8,947 |
| 2024 | 11 | #9,024 |
| 2023 | 12 | #8,558 |
| 2022 | 17 | #6,758 |
| 2021 | 12 | #8,545 |
| 2020 | 12 | #8,477 |
| 2019 | 13 | #8,200 |
| 2018 | 13 | #8,219 |
| 2017 | 12 | #8,870 |
| 2016 | 9 | #11,003 |
| 2015 | 16 | #7,328 |
| 2014 | 15 | #7,716 |
| 2013 | 17 | #7,096 |
| 2012 | 11 | #9,816 |
| 2011 | 7 | #13,564 |
| 2010 | 15 | #7,940 |
| 2009 | 8 | #12,593 |
| 2008 | 11 | #10,181 |
| 2007 | 10 | #10,931 |
| 2006 | 23 | #5,736 |
| 2005 | 22 | #5,623 |
| 2004 | 11 | #9,344 |
| 2003 | 17 | #6,627 |
| 2002 | 18 | #6,170 |
| 2001 | 16 | #6,660 |
| 2000 | 14 | #7,217 |
| 1995 | 20 | #4,862 |
| 1990 | 21 | #4,534 |
| 1985 | 27 | #3,255 |
| 1980 | 35 | #2,656 |
| 1975 | 16 | #3,964 |
| 1970 | 5 | #8,081 |
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Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Ayisha in 2025?
Ayisha ranked #8,947 among girls' names in the United States in 2025, with 11 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Ayisha?
993 babies have been named Ayisha in the United States since 1969, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Ayisha most popular?
Ayisha peaked in 1977, when 37 newborns received the name.
Is Ayisha a boy or girl name?
Ayisha is overwhelmingly a girl's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Ayisha rising or falling?
Ayisha is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.