Ayesha
5 countries#1396 in United States, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Ayesha was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇺🇸 United States
6,696 births recorded 1950–2025 · currently #1396 · peaked in 2016 with 178 births
Most common in: New York, California, Illinois, Texas, New Jersey
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
6,385 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #532 · peaked in 2014 with 300 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
6,022 births recorded 1996–2021 · currently #309 · peaked in 2014 with 290 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
357 births recorded 1976–2025 · currently #429 · peaked in 2010 with 14 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
130 births recorded 1985–2022 · currently #2361 · peaked in 2018 with 15 births
Most common in: Seine-Saint-Denis, Val-d'Oise, Paris, Seine-et-Marne
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
6 births recorded 1997–2009 · peaked in 1997 with 3 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
United States rank history
Ayesha’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | #1961 | — |
| 2007 | #1804 | ↑157 |
| 2008 | #1844 | ↓40 |
| 2009 | #1947 | ↓103 |
| 2010 | #1992 | ↓45 |
| 2011 | #1701 | ↑291 |
| 2012 | #1886 | ↓185 |
| 2013 | #1695 | ↑191 |
| 2014 | #1471 | ↑224 |
| 2015 | #1504 | ↓33 |
| 2016 | #1330 | ↑174 |
| 2017 | #1416 | ↓86 |
| 2018 | #1461 | ↓45 |
| 2019 | #1474 | ↓13 |
| 2020 | #1468 | ↑6 |
| 2021 | #1491 | ↓23 |
| 2022 | #1362 | ↑129 |
| 2023 | #1391 | ↓29 |
| 2024 | #1369 | ↑22 |
| 2025 | #1396 | ↓27 |
Frequently asked questions about Ayesha
Is Ayesha a popular name?
Yes — Ayesha currently ranks #1396 among girls’ names in United States as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Ayesha more common for boys or girls?
Ayesha is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official United States birth data.
When was Ayesha most popular?
Ayesha peaked in 2016 in United States, with 178 recorded births that year.
Is Ayesha rising or falling in popularity?
In United States, Ayesha’s popularity is rising — its rank has improved from #4738 in 1950 to #1396 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Ayesha?
At least 13,211 babies have been recorded with the name Ayesha across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Ayesha popular in more than one country?
Yes — Ayesha appears in official birth records in 5 countries: United States, England & Wales, Scotland, France, Northern Ireland.
What names are similar in popularity to Ayesha?
Based on real 2025 ranking data in United States, names ranked closest to Ayesha include Jersey, Noel, Calla, Eleanore.
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