Ayla: Meaning, origin and popularity
Pronounced AY-luh · 2 syllables
Ayla means “moonlight halo (Turkish); oak tree (Hebrew)”, from Turkish and Hebrew.
- Meaning
- moonlight halo (Turkish); oak tree (Hebrew)
- Origin
- Turkish, Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- AY-luh
- US rank (2025)
- #77
- US babies a year
- about 3,336 (2021–2025)
- Peak
- around 2020
- Style
- Rising
How popular is Ayla?
Ayla was the #77 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,149 babies. It’s rising: up 71% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
Around the world
| Country | Rank |
|---|---|
| United States | #77 |
| England & Wales | #70 |
| Scotland | #43 |
| Northern Ireland | #103 |
| Ireland | #39 |
| France | #87 |
| Norway | #114 |
| Canada | #47 |
| Australia | #46 |
How old are people named Ayla?
Half of US adults named Ayla are older than 25; most are between 18 and 40. (Estimated from US births by year and life tables.)
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Questions about Ayla
What does the name Ayla mean?
Ayla means “moonlight halo (Turkish); oak tree (Hebrew)”. It comes from Turkish and Hebrew.
How do you pronounce Ayla?
Ayla is pronounced AY-luh.
How popular is the name Ayla?
Ayla was the #77 name in the US in 2025, given to 3,149 babies. It’s rising: up 71% on 2011–2015. It peaked around 2020.
How old are people named Ayla?
Half of US adults named Ayla are older than 25. Most are between 18 and 40.