Aicha
2025 SSA
About Aicha
Aicha is a feminine name of Arabic origin, serving as a variant spelling of Aisha (or Ayesha), which means 'alive' or 'she who lives.' This name carries significant cultural importance as Aisha was the name of one of Prophet Muhammad's wives in Islamic tradition, known for her intelligence and contribution to Islamic scholarship. Aicha is particularly popular in West African and North African countries, especially in francophone regions where this spelling is common. The name has gradually gained recognition in Western countries with diverse populations but remains relatively uncommon, giving it an exotic appeal while connecting its bearers to a rich cultural heritage.
Pronounced eye-EE-shuh.
As of October 2026, Aicha ranked #3103 for girls in US births in 2025 SSA, peaked at #2755 for girls in 2022.
Popularity & trends
Data table
| Year | US rank | Births | Per million |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | #3,041 | 55 | 30.8 |
| 2015 | #3,653 | 42 | 23.5 |
| 2016 | #3,779 | 40 | 22.6 |
| 2017 | #3,245 | 49 | 28.4 |
| 2018 | #3,201 | 50 | 29.4 |
| 2019 | #3,041 | 53 | 31.6 |
| 2020 | #3,061 | 52 | 32.2 |
| 2021 | #4,165 | 34 | 20.7 |
| 2022 | #2,755 | 62 | 37.8 |
| 2023 | #3,275 | 49 | 30.5 |
| 2024 | #3,043 | 53 | 32.7 |
| 2025 | #3,103 | 52 | 32.4 |