Popularity: 11712
Origin: Arabic
Other Origin(s): Swahili
Meaning: Alive; Livelihood; Prosperous; Life
Maisha is a girl’s name of Arabic origin, meaning “alive," "livelihood," or “prosperous,” and is an incredibly popular name amongst Arab and Muslim communities. And for a good reason! Maisha, pronounced “my-ee-sha,” is a beautiful-sounding name symbolic of attracting good fortune and health. Maisha offers a stylish flair on the name Aisha and may inspire the lovely nickname “Mai.” Maisha can also be linked to Swahili origins, where it means “life.” A name brimming with positive energy, baby Maisha will never steer too far from the path to happiness and success!