Ayla

Ayla is a Turkish/Hebrew girl's name. Turkish name meaning "moonlight" or Hebrew name meaning "oak tree". Nature imagery with international appeal.

How popular is Ayla in the United States?

In 2024, 3,236 girls in the United States were named Ayla, making it the 69th most popular girl's name that year.

It has climbed sharply, from 277th a decade earlier.

2024 is its busiest year on record.

Records for Ayla go back to 1963, and 34,866 babies have been given the name since.

What Ayla means and where it comes from

Turkish name meaning "moonlight" or Hebrew name meaning "oak tree". Nature imagery with international appeal.

Ayla is of Turkish/Hebrew origin, described as nature and modern in style.

Is Ayla a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 3,236 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

Frequently asked questions

What does the name Ayla mean?

Turkish name meaning "moonlight" or Hebrew name meaning "oak tree". Nature imagery with international appeal.

Where does the name Ayla come from?

Ayla is of Turkish/Hebrew origin, and is usually described as nature and modern in style.

How popular is Ayla in the United States?

In 2024, 3,236 girls in the United States were named Ayla, making it the 69th most popular girl's name that year.

Is Ayla a boy's or a girl's name?

In 2024 the name was recorded only for girls — 3,236 of them, with no births of the other sex frequent enough to appear in the data.

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