US Popularity:252
Origin:Turkish
Other Origin(s):Hebrew
Meaning:Halo of light around the moon; Oak tree; Deer; Gazelle
Ayla is a feminine name of Turkish and Hebrew origin. In Turkish, this illuminating moniker means "halo of light around the moon," and would be an apt choice for astrologically-included parents. It is also possibly related to other Turkish names like Aylin, Tülin, or Aylanur. In Hebrew, Ayla is said to mean either "oak tree," or "deer" and "gazelle." Ayla grew in popularity in the late 1980s, after the film adaptation of the book The Clan of the Cave Bear, which featured a character with this name. Ayla is a an original and meaningful choice that will certainly connect baby to the world around them!

Ayla Name Popularity Data

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 #252 in U.S. births
Girl:Ayla is currently #104 in U.S. births

Yearly Ranking Change:

Year:
2023
#104
in 2023
- 6
from 2022
In comparison to the previous year's data
Sources
  • QuranicNames Ayla

  • Behind the Name Ayla January 2022

  • Behind the Name Elah January 2019

  • Name Doctor Everly

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