Ayla Girl

Popularity: #69 · Trend: ↗ Rising

Origin(s)

PronunciationAY-lah / /ˈeɪ.lə/

Hebrew; Turkish

Meaning

Hebrew: Oak tree; Turkish: Moonlight

Historical & Cultural Background

In Hebrew culture, Ayla is associated with strength and stability, symbolized by the oak tree. In Turkish culture, the name evokes the beauty and serenity of moonlight. The name has gained popularity in various regions, reflecting a blend of cultural influences. It is often chosen for its melodic sound and positive meanings.

Trend Summary

Ayla has seen a steady increase in popularity in the United States over the past two decades.

Similar Names

IslaLaylaKylaMilaRayaZaila

Variants

  • Aylaa
  • Aila

International Variants

  • Ayla (Turkish)
  • Aila (Finnish)
  • Ayla (Hebrew)

Famous people named Ayla

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Fictional characters named Ayla

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Sibling Suggestions

MayaLilaNinaZaraTaliaSofia

U.S. Historical Usage

The name Ayla was first seen in the United States in 1963. Ayla has ranked as high as #174 nationally, which occurred in 2024, and has been most popular in California, Texas, New York, Florida, and Pennsylvania. In the past 5 years the name Ayla has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.

Popularity Over Time (National)

Top States for Ayla (2024)

StateBirthsShare
CA 449
15%
TX 294
9%
FL 207
7%
NY 200
6%
MA 134
4%
IL 130
4%
NC 124
4%
PA 122
4%
NJ 104
3%
VA 99
3%
GA 98
3%
WA 84
3%
OH 82
3%
TN 65
2%
AZ 58
2%

Popularity Over Time (National) — Table

YearBirths
19636
19775
19785
19795
19816
198213
198338
198441
198546
198693
1987329
1988267
1989225
1990241
1991282
1992261
1993248
1994246
1995241
1996235
1997199
1998231
1999247
2000252
2001301
2002297
2003312
2004372
2005417
20061,233
2007864
2008796
2009793
2010914
2011925
20121,294
20131,110
20141,187
20151,204
20161,237
20171,358
20181,587
20191,745
20202,025
20212,581
20222,757
20232,559
20243,236