Ayla

Rank 98th Girl Name πŸ”₯ Popular

In 2022, the name Ayla was 98th most popular baby name for girls and 244th most popular baby name overall. In 2022, 2,735 babies were named Ayla in the United States.

In 2022, 1 out of every 1,229 babies in the United States were named Ayla. In a classroom of 30 students, there is approximately a 2.4% chance that another student would have the same name. Today, the average age of someone named Ayla is around 11 to 12 years old.

The name "Ayla" is well know, but not overly common.

The most common nickname for Ayla is Blank.

Ayla Meaning & Origin

Ayla is a beautiful name of Hebrew and Turkish origin, meaning "oak tree" or "halo of light around the moon", respectively, evoking images of strength, tranquility, and radiant beauty.

The name Ayla is described as adventurous, compassionate and imaginative.

Pronunciation

Ayla is pronounced ey-lah in English. The name Ayla has 4 letters and 2 syllables.

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Name Trends (1972 to Present)

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Fun Facts about Ayla

  • Ayla is also the name of a character in the novel series "Earth's Children" written by Jean M. Auel. The character Ayla is known for her survival skills in a pre-historic era.

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Geography

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