Aila Girl

Popularity: #612 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-lah / ˈeɪ.lə

Hebrew; Irish; Finnish

Meaning

Hebrew: oak tree; Irish: light; Finnish: halo

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, Aila is often associated with strength and stability due to its meaning related to the oak tree. The name is also found in Irish tradition, where it conveys brightness and positivity. In Finnish, Aila is linked to the concept of a halo, suggesting purity and beauty. The name has gained popularity in various cultures, reflecting a blend of meanings and associations.

Trend Summary

Aila has seen a gradual increase in popularity in the United States over recent years.

Similar Names

AylaAliaMayaKailaIslaNayaZaila

Variants

  • Ayla
  • Aila

International Variants

  • Ayla (Turkish)
  • Aila (Finnish)
  • Aïla (French)

Famous people named Aila

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Fictional characters named Aila

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Sibling Suggestions

MilaNinaLilaTaliaZaraSiena

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Aila was first seen in the United States in 1920. Aila has ranked as high as #989 nationally, which occurred in 2021, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Washington. In the past 5 years the name Aila has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Aila (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 53
18%
TX 26
9%
FL 23
8%
NY 22
8%
NJ 16
5%
OH 14
5%
NC 13
4%
WA 13
4%
IL 12
4%
MA 12
4%
AZ 10
3%
CO 9
3%
VA 9
3%
GA 8
3%
PA 8
3%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19206
19847
19879
19887
19898
19916
19926
19948
19956
19979
199814
199912
200020
200124
200221
200328
200442
200540
200668
200778
2008110
200988
2010109
2011126
2012158
2013105
2014131
2015142
2016155
2017170
2018210
2019270
2020293
2021378
2022355
2023365
2024354