Ayla Name Meaning, Origin and Popularity
Ayla is predominantly used for girls. The statistics below show this exact spelling in official U.S. records.
How Do You Spell Ayla?
Ayla is spelled A-Y-L-A. The name has 4 letters.
Ayla at a Glance
- Usage
- Predominantly used for girls
- Meaning
- Ayla may derive from a Turkish word meaning “halo” or “moonlight.”
- Origin
- Ayla is commonly associated with Turkish origins, where the name carries meanings connected to light and phases of the moon.
- Pronunciation
- AY-lah · 2 syllables
Ayla Popularity in 2025
Rank#77
Recorded Births3,149
- Girls usage fell 8 places to #77 and recorded 104 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 Ayla Mean?
Ayla may derive from a Turkish word meaning “halo” or “moonlight.”
Origin: Ayla is commonly associated with Turkish origins, where the name carries meanings connected to light and phases of the moon.
How Do You Pronounce Ayla?
PronunciationAY-lah
Syllables2
What Is the History of the Name Ayla?
- History
- Ayla is used as a given name in modern Turkish contexts and has gained popularity in other regions.
Ayla 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 | 3,149 | #77 |
| 2024 | Girls | 3,253 | #69 |
| 2023 | Girls | 2,561 | #106 |
| 2022 | Girls | 2,758 | #98 |
| 2021 | Girls | 2,581 | #108 |
| 2020 | Girls | 2,025 | #131 |
| 2019 | Girls | 1,747 | #162 |
| 2018 | Girls | 1,587 | #190 |
| 2017 | Girls | 1,358 | #233 |
| 2016 | Girls | 1,237 | #258 |
| 2015 | Girls | 1,205 | #265 |
| 2014 | Girls | 1,188 | #277 |
| 2013 | Girls | 1,110 | #289 |
| 2012 | Girls | 1,295 | #250 |
| 2011 | Girls | 925 | #347 |
| 2010 | Girls | 914 | #351 |
| 2009 | Girls | 793 | #396 |
| 2008 | Girls | 796 | #406 |
| 2007 | Girls | 864 | #381 |
| 2006 | Girls | 1,233 | #265 |
| 2005 | Girls | 417 | #664 |
| 2004 | Girls | 372 | #714 |
| 2003 | Girls | 312 | #794 |
| 2002 | Girls | 297 | #790 |
When Was Ayla 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.
2024 · Girls
3,253 recorded births
National rank #69
2025 · Girls
3,149 recorded births
National rank #77
2022 · Girls
2,758 recorded births
National rank #98
2021 · Girls
2,581 recorded births
National rank #108
Where Ayla 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 |
|---|---|---|
| RI | #23 | 22 |
| MA | #27 | 125 |
| DE | #35 | 14 |
| HI | #44 | 12 |
| ME | #50 | 16 |
| NM | #52 | 20 |
| MT | #55 | 14 |
| MI | #56 | 108 |