Girl · #13,701 in 2026

Ayeisha

Name: Popularity of the name Ayeisha in U.S. births, 1880–2026
Creator: U.S. Social Security Administration
License: https://www.ssa.gov/foia/
Keywords: Ayeisha, baby name, popularity, U.S., SSA, rankings

Current Rank

#13,701

Peak Rank

#6,789 (1980)

Total Babies

137

5-Yr Trend

Stable

1974

First Year

2009

Last Year

1980

Peak Year

#6789

Peak Rank

137

Total Count

Years Active

The Story of Ayeisha

Ayeisha first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1974, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1980, when 9 Ayeishas were born — ranking #6,789 that year. As of 2026, Ayeisha ranks #13,701 for baby girls with 7 births, with steady use. In total, more than 137 Ayeishas have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

Popularity Over Time

Popularity by State

Top 10

11-50

51-100

101-500

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Names that sound like Ayeisha

Phonetically similar names — useful when Ayeisha is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

Aotea
Aysha
Atea
Teisha
Niesha
Tyesha
Asia
Aora
Phaeacia
Eishi
Aoa
Asua

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Ayeisha

What does the name Ayeisha mean?

Ayeisha is a girl's name that has been used in U.S. records since 1974. Behind the Name doesn't list a specific etymology, but the name has remained in use across multiple decades.

How popular is Ayeisha in 2026?

In 2026, Ayeisha ranks #13,701 among girls' names in the U.S., with 7 babies given the name that year.

When was Ayeisha most popular?

Ayeisha reached its peak popularity in 1980, ranking #6,789 that year with 9 babies given the name.

Is Ayeisha a unisex name?

In U.S. Social Security records, Ayeisha is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.

What names go well with Ayeisha?

Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Ayeisha include Jeneice, Taci, Anat. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

About the name Ayeisha

Ayeisha is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1974 and has accumulated 137 births in the dataset. Ayeisha's peak popularity came in 1980 when it ranked #6,789. Use the chart and map above to compare Ayeisha's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.