Total births
993
Girls' name · since 1969
Ayisha
Since 1969, U.S. Social Security records show 993 babies named Ayisha, peaking in 1977. See the year-by-year trend, decade totals, and state rankings below, sourced from federal birth data.
- #9105
- among girls today
- 993
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Yes -- Ayisha is the #9105 most popular girls' name in the U.S. today, with 993 recorded since 1969.
Social Security Administration records show Ayisha recorded 993 times among girls since 1969, holding rank #9105 nationally today, ahead of 49% of girls, peaking in the 1980s. This profile derives year-by-year birth trends, decade totals, and state-level distribution directly from SSA birth-registration files spanning 1969 to 2025.
- #9105 among girls today
- 993 born since 1969
- 1980s peak decade
- 49% more common than other girls
Data updated Jul 2026
The verdict
Ayisha is currently the #9105 girls' name in America, more common than 49% of girls - 993 born since 1969, peaking in the 1980s.
- #9105
- among girls today
- 993
- born since 1969
- 1980s
- peak decade
- 49%
- more common than other girls
Ayisha vs. every other girls name in current SSA rankings
#9105
of 17,726 girls in use
More common than 49% of names given to girls today.
1980s
Peak decade
26% of everyone ever named Ayisha was born in this single decade.
1977
Single peak year
37 babies were named Ayisha in 1977 - its busiest year on record.
How Ayisha compares
993 Top 32% higher than 68% of 17,726 names currently given to girls
Based on all-time total births among currently-ranked girls names. Names with fewer occurrences are grouped into wider buckets on the right.
Source U.S. Social Security Administration, national baby name data
How the numbers stack up
Ayisha's all-time total is 160% above the median girls name, and Olivia still leads by a wide margin.
| Metric | Ayisha | Median girls name (Emerly) | #1 girls name (Olivia) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All-time total births | 993 | 382 | 567,345 |
| Peak-year births | 37 | 48 | 19,840 |
Ayisha's usage pattern, beyond the headline number
Divide Ayisha's SSA record in two at 1997 and the more recent half accounts for 39% of all births, the earlier half the remaining 61%, consistent with a name more common in the past than in recent years. Its calmest year was 1970, with only 5 births recorded -- set against the 1977 peak of 37, that's the full swing in one name's fortunes.
Ayisha at a glance
Outside the top 1,000Peak year
1977
Current rank
#9,105
Active since
1969
Ayisha popularity over time
Annual U.S. births registered with the Social Security Administration · 1969–2025
- Peak year (1977)
- 37
- Annual births at peak, across 57 years of records
Ayisha by decade
Total births in each ten-year window, peak vs trough at a glance
1980s was Ayisha's strongest decade.
259 babies received the name during that ten-year window, about 26% of all-time use.
Ayisha births by decade
Total births in each ten-year window
- 1960s 10
1960s
10 births
- 1970s
1970s
177 births
- 1980s
1980s
259 births
- 1990s
1990s
194 births
- 2000s
2000s
150 births
- 2010s
2010s
128 births
- 2020s 75
2020s
75 births
What this shows Peak: 1980s at 259 births (26% of all-time use).
How Ayisha compares to similarly-sized names
Years in SSA records vs. share of all-time use concentrated in the single peak year, among 15 girls names closest to Ayisha's total volume
Ayisha vs 15 similarly-sized girls names
Ayisha by state
Where Ayisha concentrates geographically, total births since 1969
| Rank | State | Visual share | Births | Share of total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New York | | 158 | 15.9% |
| #2 | New Jersey | | 15 | 1.5% |
| #3 | Illinois | | 6 | 0.6% |
| #4 | California | | 5 | 0.5% |
| #5 | Pennsylvania | | 5 | 0.5% |
New York share of Ayisha's total US births 15.9%
Even split
158 of 993 births nationwide. Compared to a flat distribution across 5 reporting states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How popular is the name Ayisha? ▼
Ayisha has been given to 993 babies in the U.S. since 1969, according to SSA data. Among girls, it ranks #9105 as of the latest data. 37 babies were born in 1977, its single highest year.
When was Ayisha most popular? ▼
Ayisha was most popular in the 1980s decade with 259 total births. The single peak year was 1977.
Where is Ayisha most popular? ▼
The top states for the name Ayisha are New York (158 births), New Jersey (15 births), Illinois (6 births).
How long has the name Ayisha been used? ▼
Records for Ayisha go back to 1969, giving 57 years of history through 2025.
What names are similar to Ayisha? ▼
Names with a similar sound or spelling include Ayiana, Ayianna, Ayira, Ayia, and 3 more. These share a common prefix and are also used for girls.
What to do with Ayisha's data
- Ayisha's decade-level peak was the 1980s (259 total births); usage has since declined to 75 in the 2020s -- if you're weighing a "classic revival" angle, the trend line argues against it.
- New York records the most Ayishas (158 births) -- see the full state breakdown if geography matters to your decision. New York names
- Weighing it against an alternative? Put two names side by side. Compare names
Figures reflect SSA-reported births only; see the methodology above for the privacy-suppression floor.
Keep exploring Ayisha
Nearby Names Like Ayisha
Names with a similar sound, spelling, or feel to Ayisha
Ayiana Girl
#14179 693 births
Ayianna Girl
298 births
Ayira Girl
#4753 133 births
Ayia Girl
26 births
Ayishah Girl
11 births
Compare Ayisha side by side: Ayisha vs Ayiana Ayisha vs Ayianna Ayisha vs Ayira
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Data Sources
Data as of July 2026. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA).
According to the Social Security Administration, this profile draws directly from the agency's public-use baby-name files (updated June 2026). See our methodology for the full extraction, aggregation, and privacy-suppression rules.
Primary: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications, National Data, 1969–2025 (ssa.gov/oact/babynames).
State-level: Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, Baby Names, State-Level Files (namesbystate.zip).
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NameAlmanac Editorial. "Ayisha: #9105 Girls' Name - 993 Births, Peak 1977." NameAlmanac. Accessed via https://namealmanac.com/name/ayisha. Licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.
Name Almanac is rendered directly from the Social Security Administration's public baby-name files, no number is typed in by an editor. This profile for Ayisha draws directly on SSA national and state-level files, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.