Ayla: Meaning, Origin, and Popularity
Meaning moonlight or halo of light, a name that glows with quiet radiance.
Ayla as a Girl Name
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- #76
- Peak
- #76 in 2023
Trend: Rising, climbing the charts over the latest decade.
Popularity over time
Lower rank = more popular (rank 1 is the most popular name)
What Ayla Means
Ayla is a girl name of Turkish origin. Meaning moonlight or halo of light, a name that glows with quiet radiance.
How Popular Ayla Is
Ayla currently ranks #76 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 2023. It is rising.
Good to Know About Ayla
- The heroine of Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear is named Ayla.
- In Turkish, Ayla means with the moon or moonlight.
- Also has Hebrew roots where it can mean oak tree.
Ayla as a Unisex Name
- Origin
- Turkish
- Syllables
- 2
- Current rank
- Outside top 1,000
- Peak
- Steady
What Ayla Means
Ayla is a unisex name of Turkish origin. A halo of moonlight, soft and luminous.
How Popular Ayla Is
Ayla sits outside the US top 1,000 right now, which makes it a distinctive name for any gender: familiar enough to say, rare enough to feel like yours.
Good to Know About Ayla
- Ayla is a name from the Turkish naming tradition.
- It's part of the celestial naming trend inspired by the sky and stars.
Names Like Ayla
Other Turkish names that start with the same letter or share a style.
Sibling Names for Ayla
Turkish names that pair well as a brother or sister to Ayla.
Questions About Ayla
What does Ayla mean?
Ayla is a girl name of Turkish origin. Meaning moonlight or halo of light, a name that glows with quiet radiance.
How popular is Ayla?
Ayla currently ranks #76 among girl names in the United States, based on Social Security Administration data. It peaked at #76 in 2023. It is rising.
Where does Ayla come from?
Ayla comes from Turkish roots. The heroine of Jean Auel's Clan of the Cave Bear is named Ayla.
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