Ayla
Turkish girl's name meaning “halo of moonlight”
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Turkish
- Meaning
- halo of moonlight
- Syllables
- 2
- Letters
- 4
- US rank (2023)
- #104
- Born in 2023
- 2,559
Meaning & origin
Ayla is a Turkish name meaning 'halo of light around the moon'; it also occurs as a Hebrew name linked to 'oak tree'.
Popularity
In the latest US data, Ayla ranked #104 for girls. It has risen about 184 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.
In 2023, 2,559 US girls were given the name Ayla.
US popularity rank over time
Peaked at #69 in 2024
“Unranked” means Ayla was outside the US top 1,000 that year.
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Ayla: frequently asked questions
What does the name Ayla mean?
Ayla is a Turkish name meaning "halo of moonlight". Ayla is a Turkish name meaning 'halo of light around the moon'; it also occurs as a Hebrew name linked to 'oak tree'.
Where does the name Ayla come from?
Ayla is of Turkish origin. Ayla is a Turkish name meaning 'halo of light around the moon'; it also occurs as a Hebrew name linked to 'oak tree'.
Is Ayla a boy or a girl name?
Ayla is most commonly a girl's name.
How many babies are named Ayla?
In 2023, 2,559 US girls were given the name Ayla.
Is Ayla a popular name, and is it rising or falling?
In the latest US data, Ayla ranked #104 for girls. It has risen about 184 places over the past ten years — a name clearly on the way up.