Living, prosperous, or she who lives
Ayse is the Turkish form of the Arabic name Aisha. It was famously borne by the third wife of the Prophet Muhammad and remains one of the most popular and revered names in the Turkic world, symbolizing life and vitality.
About 8 girls were named Ayse in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Valide Sultan of the Ottoman Empire and mother of Suleiman the Magnificent
Best-selling Turkish novelist and columnist
Influential Turkish journalist and columnist
