Aila Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Aila is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Aila?
Aila is spelled A-I-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Aila at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- The name “Aila” may derive from Finnish and Hebrew linguistic sources, including a Finnish word meaning “bringer of light” and a Hebrew term…
- Origin
- Aila is associated with Finnish and Hebrew linguistic traditions and appears in several cultures with varying meanings.
- Pronunciation
- AY-lah · 2 syllables
Aila Popularity in 2025
Rank#827
Recorded Births329
- Girls usage fell 34 places to #827 and recorded 26 fewer births compared with 2024.
Figures reflect this exact spelling in the latest available U.S. Social Security Administration records. See the complete year-by-year trend.
What Does the Name Aila Mean?
The name “Aila” may derive from Finnish and Hebrew linguistic sources, including a Finnish word meaning “bringer of light” and a Hebrew term meaning “oak tree.”
Origin: Aila is associated with Finnish and Hebrew linguistic traditions and appears in several cultures with varying meanings.
How Do You Pronounce Aila?
PronunciationAY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Aila?
- History
- The name Aila has been used in Finnish and Hebrew contexts, as reflected in available historical records.
Aila Popularity by Year
The table below shows the most recent available records for this exact spelling from 2002 through 2025. Use the full history page to explore every recorded year.
| Year | Usage Category | Recorded Births | National Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Girls | 329 | #827 |
| 2024 | Girls | 355 | #793 |
| 2023 | Girls | 365 | #770 |
| 2022 | Girls | 355 | #796 |
| 2021 | Girls | 378 | #752 |
| 2020 | Girls | 293 | #900 |
| 2019 | Girls | 270 | #968 |
| 2018 | Girls | 210 | #1,155 |
| 2017 | Girls | 170 | #1,360 |
| 2016 | Girls | 155 | #1,480 |
| 2015 | Girls | 142 | #1,550 |
| 2014 | Girls | 131 | #1,634 |
| 2013 | Girls | 105 | #1,900 |
| 2012 | Girls | 158 | #1,445 |
| 2011 | Girls | 126 | #1,671 |
| 2010 | Girls | 109 | #1,860 |
| 2009 | Girls | 88 | #2,227 |
| 2008 | Girls | 110 | #1,913 |
| 2007 | Girls | 78 | #2,418 |
| 2006 | Girls | 68 | #2,631 |
| 2005 | Girls | 40 | #3,646 |
| 2004 | Girls | 42 | #3,490 |
| 2003 | Girls | 28 | #4,536 |
| 2002 | Girls | 21 | #5,444 |
When Was Aila Most Popular?
Peak years are based on the highest recorded birth totals for this exact spelling and usage category. They are ordered by birth count, not chronologically.
2021 · Girls
378 recorded births
National rank #752
2023 · Girls
365 recorded births
National rank #770
2024 · Girls
355 recorded births
National rank #793
2022 · Girls
355 recorded births
National rank #796
Where Aila Ranked Highest in 2025
State rankings are calculated separately for girls and boys within each state. The SSA omits state-level names recorded fewer than five times, so low visible counts can still represent a relatively high state rank.
Top States for Girls
| State | Rank | Recorded Births |
|---|---|---|
| HI | #54 | 11 |
| NM | #296 | 5 |
| NV | #433 | 6 |
| MA | #444 | 12 |
| UT | #539 | 7 |
| CA | #616 | 51 |
| WA | #617 | 10 |
| CO | #634 | 8 |