Ayla Name Meaning

Helen Doanna

By Helen Doanna

Lastest Updated July 9, 2024
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Fact: Ayla gained popularity in the U.S. after Jean M. Auel’s novel series “Earth’s Children” featured a strong character named Ayla.

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A Deep Dive

Ayla Overview

Meaning

Oak tree, halo, moonlight

Gender

Girl

Origin

Hebrew, Turkish

Etymology

Of Hebrew origin meaning “oak tree” and Turkish origin meaning “moonlight” or “halo.”

Religion

Christianity

Pronunciation

/ˈeɪlə/

Popularity

In countries like Australia and Canada, Ayla is increasingly chosen for newborns. In the USA, it was ranked 104th for girls in 2023.

Syllable

2 syllables

Length

4 letters

Numerology

3 (Expressive, Social, Artistic)

Name Styles

Exotic, Nature-inspired, Cool, Short

Associated Traits

Graceful, serene, nurturing, elegant

Spiritual, Religious, or Cultural Significance

In Hebrew tradition, Ayla signifies strength and endurance, symbolized by the oak tree. In Turkish culture, Ayla is associated with beauty and radiance, represented by the moonlight.
A Deep Dive

Ayla Variations in Different Cultures

Popular Variations

Aylah, Aila, Aylin, Isla, Aylaine

Common Nicknames

Aye, Lala, Layla

Diminutives

Ay, Ayl, Yla

Famous People

  • Ayla Kell
    (American Actress)
  • Ayla Malik
    (Pakistani Politician)
  • Ayla Brown
    (American Singer)
  • Ayla Erduran
    (Turkish Violinist)
  • Ayla Tesler-Mabe
    (Canadian Musician)
  • Ayla Akat Ata
    (Kurdish-Turkish Politician)

Pop Culture Icons and Works

  • Ayla
    ("The Clan of the Cave Bear," 1980 Novel by Jean M. Auel)
  • Ayla
    ("Children of the Earth," 2015 TV Series)
  • Ayla Secura
    ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars," 2008 TV Series)
  • Ayla
    ("Chrono Trigger," 1995 Video Game)

Places

  • Ayla Oasis
    (Aqaba, Jordan)
  • Ayla Golf Club
    (Aqaba, Jordan)

What Is the Meaning of Ayla?

Ayla signifies either a strong “oak tree” or the gentle “moonlight.” Those with the name Ayla are perceived as peaceful and wise, projecting qualities of resilience and calmness.

What Is the Origin of The Name Ayla?

The name Ayla has multiple origins. It is derived from Hebrew, meaning “oak tree.” The name has historical significance in both cultures, reflecting nature’s strength and beauty.

Ayla Name Popularity

Popularity Chart of the Name Ayla in the U.S. over the Years

United States flagUnited States#1082021#982022#1042023
Top 3 Rankings#982022#1042023#1082021

Annual Statistics Breakdown for Ayla

YearName RankingNumber of BirthsBirth Rate (%)
2023104
(-6 from 2022)
2552
(-199 from 2022)
0.14590
202298
(+10 from 2021)
2751
(+171 from 2021)
0.15342
2021108
(+23 from 2020)
2580
(+557 from 2020)
0.14401
2020131
(+31 from 2019)
2023
(+278 from 2019)
0.11444
2019162
(+27 from 2018)
1745
(+158 from 2018)
0.09510
2018189
(+43 from 2017)
1587
(+229 from 2017)
0.08534
2017232
(+25 from 2016)
1358
(+121 from 2016)
0.07188
2016257
(+8 from 2015)
1237
(+34 from 2015)
0.06390
2015265
(+12 from 2014)
1203
(+16 from 2014)
0.06166
2014277
(+11 from 2013)
1187
(+77 from 2013)
0.06068
2013288
(-38 from 2012)
1110
(-183 from 2012)
0.05758
2012250
(+97 from 2011)
1293
(+368 from 2011)
0.06667
2011347
(+4 from 2010)
925
(+11 from 2010)
0.04774
2010351
(+45 from 2009)
914
(+121 from 2009)
0.04662
2009396
(+9 from 2008)
793
(-3 from 2008)
0.03916
2008405
(-24 from 2007)
796
(-68 from 2007)
0.03822
2007381
(-116 from 2006)
864
(-369 from 2006)
0.04082
2006265
(+399 from 2005)
1233
(+816 from 2005)
0.05898
2005664
(+50 from 2004)
417
(+45 from 2004)
0.02055
2004714
(+80 from 2003)
372
(+60 from 2003)
0.01844
2003794
(-4 from 2002)
312
(+15 from 2002)
0.01555
2002790
(-5 from 2001)
297
(-4 from 2001)
0.01504
2001785
(+89 from 2000)
301
(+49 from 2000)
0.01519
2000874
(-4 from 1999)
252
(+5 from 1999)
0.01263
1999870
(+41 from 1998)
247
(+16 from 1998)
0.01269
1998911
(+71 from 1997)
231
(+32 from 1997)
0.01192
1997982
(-135 from 1996)
199
(-36 from 1996)
0.01042
1996847
(-31 from 1995)
235
(-6 from 1995)
0.01226
1995816
(+3 from 1994)
241
(-5 from 1994)
0.01254
1994819
(-11 from 1993)
246
(-2 from 1993)
0.01262
1993808
(-26 from 1992)
248
(-13 from 1992)
0.01258
1992782
(-46 from 1991)
261
(-21 from 1991)
0.01302
1991736
(+81 from 1990)
282
(+41 from 1990)
0.01387
1990817
(+21 from 1989)
241
(+16 from 1989)
0.01173
1989838
(-129 from 1988)
225
(-42 from 1988)
0.01129
1988709
(-115 from 1987)
267
(-62 from 1987)
0.01388
1987594
(+785 from 1986)
329
(+236 from 1986)
0.01755
19861379
(+844 from 1985)
93
(+47 from 1985)
0.00504
19852223
(+117 from 1984)
46
(+5 from 1984)
0.00249
19842340
(+93 from 1983)
41
(+3 from 1983)
0.00227
19832433
(+2777 from 1982)
38
(+25 from 1982)
0.00212
19825210
(+3899 from 1981)
13
(+7 from 1981)
0.00072
19819109
(+1097 from 1979)
6
(+1 from 1979)
0.00034
19800
No SSA data
0
No SSA data
0.0000
197910206
(-455 from 1978)
5
No change from 1978
0.00029
19789751
(-101 from 1977)
5
No change from 1977
0.00030
19779650
(-3759 from 1963)
5
(-1 from 1963)
0.00030
19760
No SSA data
0
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0.0000
19750
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0
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0.0000
19740
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0
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0.0000
19730
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0
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0.0000
19720
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0
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0.0000
19710
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0
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0.0000
19700
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0
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0.0000
19690
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0.0000
19680
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0.0000
19670
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0.0000
19660
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19650
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19640
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0
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0.0000
19635891
First SSA data recorded
6
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0.00030
19620
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0
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0.0000
19610
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0
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0.0000
19600
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0.0000
19590
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19580
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19570
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19560
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19550
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19530
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19520
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19280
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19260
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19090
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American States Popularity Rankings for Ayla

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Number of Births )

California (CA)

California (CA) flagCalifornia (CA)#752021#792022#792023

Texas (TX)

Texas (TX) flagTexas (TX)#1612021#1322022#1622023

New York (NY)

New York (NY) flagNew York (NY)#912021#722022#632023

Florida (FL)

Florida (FL) flagFlorida (FL)#1072021#892022#1082023

Pennsylvania (PA)

Pennsylvania (PA) flagPennsylvania (PA)#972021#1052022#932023

Michigan (MI)

Michigan (MI) flagMichigan (MI)#902021#742022#912023

Massachusetts (MA)

Massachusetts (MA) flagMassachusetts (MA)#372021#332022#582023

Ohio (OH)

Ohio (OH) flagOhio (OH)#1492021#1022022#1272023

Illinois (IL)

Illinois (IL) flagIllinois (IL)#832021#842022#872023

Washington (WA)

Washington (WA) flagWashington (WA)#1042021#1062022#872023

North Carolina (NC)

North Carolina (NC) flagNorth Carolina (NC)#1272021#1252022#1152023

Colorado (CO)

Colorado (CO) flagColorado (CO)#862021#652022#932023

Virginia (VA)

Virginia (VA) flagVirginia (VA)#1102021#732022#1002023

Georgia (GA)

Georgia (GA) flagGeorgia (GA)#1542021#1242022#1372023

New Jersey (NJ)

New Jersey (NJ) flagNew Jersey (NJ)#792021#822022#702023

Minnesota (MN)

Minnesota (MN) flagMinnesota (MN)#1202021#1212022#1362023

Arizona (AZ)

Arizona (AZ) flagArizona (AZ)#1242021#832022#1052023

Oregon (OR)

Oregon (OR) flagOregon (OR)#592021#812022#1172023

Indiana (IN)

Indiana (IN) flagIndiana (IN)#1522021#1102022#1492023

Wisconsin (WI)

Wisconsin (WI) flagWisconsin (WI)#1502021#1302022#1262023

Tennessee (TN)

Tennessee (TN) flagTennessee (TN)#1592021#1732022#1282023

Missouri (MO)

Missouri (MO) flagMissouri (MO)#1532021#1982022#2062023

Maryland (MD)

Maryland (MD) flagMaryland (MD)#1622021#1732022#762023

Iowa (IA)

Iowa (IA) flagIowa (IA)#1162021#1982022#1542023

Louisiana (LA)

Louisiana (LA) flagLouisiana (LA)#1572021#1672022#772023

Utah (UT)

Utah (UT) flagUtah (UT)#2152021#1752022#2102023

Connecticut (CT)

Connecticut (CT) flagConnecticut (CT)#912021#902022#1102023

South Carolina (SC)

South Carolina (SC) flagSouth Carolina (SC)#1172021#912022#952023

Alabama (AL)

Alabama (AL) flagAlabama (AL)#1752021#1792022#1462023

Kansas (KS)

Kansas (KS) flagKansas (KS)#1232021#1612022#2462023

Kentucky (KY)

Kentucky (KY) flagKentucky (KY)#1532021#1452022#1602023

Oklahoma (OK)

Oklahoma (OK) flagOklahoma (OK)#1872021#1582022#2512023

Nevada (NV)

Nevada (NV) flagNevada (NV)#852021#822022#992023

Nebraska (NE)

Nebraska (NE) flagNebraska (NE)#1822021#1022022#1042023

Idaho (ID)

Idaho (ID) flagIdaho (ID)#1492021#1952022#1402023

Arkansas (AR)

Arkansas (AR) flagArkansas (AR)#2092021#932022#1312023

Mississippi (MS)

Mississippi (MS) flagMississippi (MS)#1012021#1092022#1722023

New Hampshire (NH)

New Hampshire (NH) flagNew Hampshire (NH)#812021#1342022#1402023

West Virginia (WV)

West Virginia (WV) flagWest Virginia (WV)#1532021#2382022#682023

New Mexico (NM)

New Mexico (NM) flagNew Mexico (NM)#1032021#502022#572023

Alaska (AK)

Alaska (AK) flagAlaska (AK)#1142021#1182022#1382023

Hawaii (HI)

Hawaii (HI) flagHawaii (HI)#182021#672022#782023

Montana (MT)

Montana (MT) flagMontana (MT)#1312020#1782021#1972023

Maine (ME)

Maine (ME) flagMaine (ME)#1302021#912022#1622023

Rhode Island (RI)

Rhode Island (RI) flagRhode Island (RI)#582021#752022#542023

District of Columbia (DC)

District of Columbia (DC) flagDistrict of Columbia (DC)#602021#322022#1192023

South Dakota (SD)

South Dakota (SD) flagSouth Dakota (SD)#1712021#702022#1692023

North Dakota (ND)

North Dakota (ND) flagNorth Dakota (ND)#2052020#1642022#1552023

Vermont (VT)

Vermont (VT) flagVermont (VT)#962017#512018#582021

Delaware (DE)

Delaware (DE) flagDelaware (DE)#792021#592022#692023

Wyoming (WY)

Wyoming (WY) flagWyoming (WY)#672014#482019#642021

Popularity Rankings for Ayla in other Countries and American Territories

(From the Most to Least Popular, Based on Rankings)

Popularity in Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan flagAzerbaijan#122021#82022#72023

Popularity in Greenland

Greenland flagGreenland#132019#212020#302021

Popularity in Australia (NSW)

Australia (NSW) flagAustralia (NSW)#462021#392022#522023

Popularity in Canada

Canada flagCanada#492021#392022#402023

Popularity in New Zealand

New Zealand flagNew Zealand#392021#512022#732023

Popularity in Scotland

Scotland flagScotland#432021#432022#542023

Popularity in Sweden

Sweden flagSweden#792021#762022#562023

Popularity in Ireland

Ireland flagIreland#832021#652022#602023

Popularity in Switzerland

Switzerland flagSwitzerland#752020#762021#602022

Popularity in England and Wales

England and Wales flagEngland and Wales#842019#702020#672021

Popularity in Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland flagNorthern Ireland#752021#1032022#1262023

Popularity in Germany

Germany flagGermany#1002021#852022#812023

Popularity in Russia (Moscow)

Russia (Moscow) flagRussia (Moscow)#932022#1002023#862024

Popularity in Belgium

Belgium flagBelgium#1932020#1132021#1052022

Popularity in Austria

Austria flagAustria#1332020#1582021#1062022

Popularity in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico flagPuerto Rico#1762021#1432022#1892023

Popularity in Norway

Norway flagNorway#1862021#1442022#1472023

Popularity in Quebec, Canada

Quebec, Canada flagQuebec, Canada#2112020#1642021#1622022

Popularity in Poland

Poland flagPoland#3022021#3292022#3012023

Popularity in Iceland

Iceland flagIceland#3912023

Source: Social Security Administration (SSA) and Other National Sources

Is Ayla a Name for Boys or Girls?

Ayla is widely accepted as a girl’s name. Its meanings, derived from both nature and celestial elements, provide a lovely and fitting name for a girl.

Variants, Nicknames, Diminutives, and Ideal Middle Names for Ayla

Ayla in Famous People Names, Pop Culture, and Places

  • Ayla Kell (Actress, born 1990): An American actress best known for her role as Payson Keeler in the TV series "Make It or Break It."
  • Ayla Malik (Politician, born 1970): A Pakistani politician and journalist who has been active in the political landscape of Pakistan.
  • Ayla Brown (Singer, born 1988): An American singer and former college basketball player who gained fame as a contestant on "American Idol."
  • Ayla Erduran (Violinist, born 1934): A renowned Turkish violinist celebrated for her performances in international concerts.
  • Ayla Tesler-Mabe (Musician, born 2001): A Canadian guitarist and vocalist known for her work with the band Calpurnia.
  • Ayla Akat Ata (Politician, born 1976): A Kurdish-Turkish politician and lawyer who has been an advocate for women's rights and Kurdish issues.
  • Ayla ("The Clan of the Cave Bear," 1980 Novel by Jean M. Auel): A prehistoric girl raised by Neanderthals who later becomes a skilled healer and leader.
  • Ayla ("Children of the Earth," 2015 TV Series): The protagonist of the series, based on the novels by Jean M. Auel.
  • Ayla Secura ("Star Wars: The Clone Wars," 2008 TV Series): A Twi'lek Jedi Knight known for her combat skills and leadership during the Clone Wars.
  • Ayla ("Chrono Trigger," 1995 Video Game): A fierce and powerful cavewoman from the prehistoric era who joins the player's party.
  • Ayla ("Ayla: The Daughter of War," 2017 Film): A Turkish drama about a young orphan girl during the Korean War and her bond with a Turkish soldier.
  • "Ayla and the Fighter" (2018 Novel by Jennifer Wherrett): A fantasy romance novel featuring Ayla, a warrior with a secret past.
  • Ayla ("The 100," 2014 TV Series): A minor character who is part of the Grounder community.
  • Ayla Brown (Singer, 2006 "American Idol" Contestant): Known for her powerful voice and country music career.
  • Ayla Vanya ("Elder Scrolls Online," 2014 Video Game): A quest-giving character who assists the player in their adventures.
  • Ayla ("Battle Angel Alita," 1993 Manga Series): A skilled fighter in a post-apocalyptic world, known for her strength and resilience.
  • Ayla Oasis (Aqaba, Jordan): A luxurious waterfront development that includes a marina, golf course, and residential areas.
  • Ayla Golf Club (Aqaba, Jordan): A world-class golf course designed by Greg Norman, part of the Ayla Oasis.
  • Ayla Town (Hayle, Cornwall, England): A small historical town in Cornwall, featuring picturesque landscapes and old architecture.
  • Ayla Beach (Aqaba, Jordan): A pristine beach in the Ayla Oasis, offering water sports and leisure activities.
  • Ayla Cove (New Zealand): A secluded cove on the coast of New Zealand, perfect for kayaking and exploring marine life.
  • Ayla National Park (Kazakhstan): A protected area in Kazakhstan, home to diverse wildlife and natural scenery.
  • Ayla Mountain (Turkey): A mountain in Turkey, popular among hikers and nature enthusiasts.

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