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How Many People Are Named Aisha?
Estimated people named Aisha living in the U.S. today
25,209
Gender distribution
0% male · 100% female in SSA records.
Name scorecard
- Total U.S. births recorded (1880–2024): 26,048
- Peak year: 1977 (1,550 births)
- Estimated living today: 25,209
Aisha by age group — who carries the name today?
Aisha popularity over time (1880–2024)
Estimated living bearers by birth decade
About the name Aisha
Aisha has been recorded by the Social Security Administration since the 19th century dataset began. In total, 26,048 babies were given the name in the United States between 1880 and 2024. After adjusting each birth cohort for survival to today, an estimated 25,209 bearers are still living — roughly 1 in 13,559 Americans. The name's strongest decade shapes how old most Aishas you meet will be, which the age-group breakdown above shows directly. All figures are statistical estimates from public records; see our methodology for sources, the survival model, and the limits of the data (names given to fewer than five babies in a year are not published by the SSA).
Frequently asked questions
How many people are named Aisha in the US?
An estimated 25,209 people named Aisha are living in the United States today, based on SSA birth records from 1880 to 2024 adjusted for survival. That makes Aisha rare — about 1 in 13,559 Americans.
Is Aisha a boy or girl name?
In SSA records, Aisha is 0% male and 100% female, so it is predominantly a female name.
When was Aisha most popular?
Aisha peaked in 1977, when 1,550 babies were given the name. Its current trend is rising compared with the previous decade.
How rare is the name Aisha?
Aisha ranks #1,386 of 104,819 first names recorded by the SSA, with a rarity score of 48 out of 100 (higher means rarer).