Life or alive
Derived from the Arabic word 'hayat' via the Swahili language, it directly translates to 'life'. It is a popular name in East Africa and carries a vibrant, vital energy.
Less common today
Maisha isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,778 in 1996.
Reality television personality
A character in the animated series · The Lion Guard
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
