# Aisha: Meaning, Origin & Similar Names | Clever Mum

> Aisha meaning: "Alive, prosperous" (Arabic origin). Girl name — see similar names, sibling pairings and style.

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# Aisha

     
 
Quick answer — What does Aisha mean? 

 
Aisha is a girl name of Arabic origin, meaning "Alive, prosperous". It's commonly grouped as a international, classic name in the UK.

    
Our shortlist groups Aisha under international, classic names. These are editorial categories for browsing. Meanings can have multiple interpretations across languages; the short gloss is not a complete etymology. Similar-name and sibling suggestions below are generated from shared tags, not a survey of family naming choices.

    
## At a glance

   Meaning Alive, prosperous   Origin Arabic   Name family    [Arabic](/tools/baby-name-finder/origin/arabic/)     Gender Girl   Style international, classic       
## Names similar to Aisha

 

Sharing at least one style with Aisha — a starting point if you like the feel but want more options.

  [ Sofia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/sofia/)[ Isabella ](/tools/baby-name-finder/isabella/)[ Niamh ](/tools/baby-name-finder/niamh/)[ Layla ](/tools/baby-name-finder/layla/)[ Olivia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/olivia/)[ Amelia ](/tools/baby-name-finder/amelia/)    
## Sibling name pairings

 

Names that share Aisha's style, if you're planning ahead for a brother or sister.

  [ Muhammad ](/tools/baby-name-finder/muhammad/)[ Elias ](/tools/baby-name-finder/elias/)[ Hugo ](/tools/baby-name-finder/hugo/)     
## Questions about the name Aisha

    What does the name Aisha mean?   
 Aisha is of Arabic origin and means "Alive, prosperous". 

   Is Aisha a popular baby name in the UK?   
 Naming trends shift every year, so rather than quote a number that goes stale, check the current official rankings on the Office for National Statistics' baby names release — search "Aisha" at ons.gov.uk for the latest England & Wales data. 

   What names are similar to Aisha?   
 Names with a similar style to Aisha include Sofia, Isabella, Niamh, Layla. 

     

For current official UK popularity rankings, see the  [
ONS baby names statistics
](https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths/bulletins/babynamesenglandandwales/current) 
for England and Wales — the only authoritative live source. Explore more names in our  [Baby Name Finder](/tools/baby-name-finder/), or try our  [due date calculator](/tools/due-date-calculator/) if you're
      just getting started.

 
Reviewed August 2026.