Maisha: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: m-ah-eesh-ah
Origin: Egypt
gender-female

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Updated on Apr 14, 2025 · 1 min read
Region Origin: North Africa, Western Asia, Middle East
Meaning: Life

Maisha is a Swahili name meaning "life". Maisha is a name of Arabic origin, meaning 'alive' or 'prosperous,' and is popular among Arab and Muslim communities, but its prevalence in East Africa is not explicitly confirmed. The use of the name Maisha has remained relatively consistent over time, reflecting its cultural significance in African communities. It is an important name because it symbolizes the essence of life and vitality.

Maisha Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Maisha is currently #11874 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Girl: Maisha is currently #6720 on Kiindred Girl Names

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