Ayse
About Ayse
Ayse is a feminine Turkish name (traditionally written as Ayşe with a cedilla) derived from the Arabic name Aisha, which means 'living' or 'she who lives.' It honors Aisha, the beloved wife of the Prophet Muhammad in Islamic tradition. Pronounced approximately as "AH-ee-sheh" in Turkish, the name carries significant cultural and religious importance throughout Muslim communities. Ayse is extremely common in Turkey, ranking consistently among the most popular girls' names in the country. Outside of Turkish and Muslim communities, the name is less familiar but growing in recognition. Ayse represents a beautiful bridge between cultures, embodying both religious significance and a melodic, accessible sound.
Pronounced AH-shuh.
As of October 2026, Ayse ranked #11083 in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #4927 in 1958.
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Sources: US popularity data is from the Social Security Administration. Meanings and origins are from Nameberry's name references.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2016 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2017 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2018 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2019 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | — | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | — | 0 | 0 |
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Ayse on lists
Famous Ayses
- Ayse Yilmaturk (b. 2013)
daughter of Zeynep Tokus
- Ayse Hafsa Sultan
mother of Sultan Suleiman I the Magnificent
Ayse in pop culture
- Valide Ayse Hafsa Sultan
character in Turkish television series "Magnificent Century"
- Haseki Ayse Sultan
character in Turkish television series "Magnificent Century: Kösem"