US Popularity:195
Origin:Turkish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Halo of light around the moon; Terebinth tree
Ayla is a feminine name of Turkish and Hebrew origin. The Bump user Jon.Heather.2010 shares, “If we have a girl, I love the name Ayla,” and there are plenty of reasons why! In Turkish, this illuminating moniker means "halo of light around the moon," and makes the perfect choice for astrologically-included parents. In Hebrew, Ayla means "terebinth tree," a stunning species of tree that's native to the Mediterranean and Middle East and able to live for hundreds of years. Ayla grew in popularity in the late 1980s, possibly in response to the film adaptation of the book The Clan of the Cave Bear, which featured a character with this name. Ayla is a meaningful choice with rich roots that will certainly connect your child to the world around them!

Common Nicknames for Ayla

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How Popular Is The Name Ayla?

The Bump Ranking

Overall:Ayla is currently #83 on The Bump
Girl:Ayla is currently #58 on The Bump Girl Names

U.S. Births

Overall:Ayla is currently #195 in U.S. births
Girl:Ayla is currently #77 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2025
#77
in 2025
- 8
from 2024
In comparison to the previous year's data
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