Ayala Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ayala means 'doe' or 'gazelle' in Hebrew.
Meaning of the Name Ayala
Ayala is a feminine Hebrew name meaning 'doe' or 'gazelle'. It is derived from the Hebrew word 'ayal', which refers to a female deer. The name Ayala symbolizes grace, beauty, and agility. In Hebrew culture, the deer is also associated with peace and gentleness. Ayala has a nature-inspired origin and carries a sense of elegance and femininity.
Popularity of the Name Ayala
The popularity for the name Ayala peaked in popularity in the year 2020 with 62 births, which ranked number 4,882 out of 28,820 unique names for that year. Ayala had the most female births in 2020 with 62, which ranked number 2,677 out of 17,485 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ayala has increased sharply over the last ten years from 27 births to 61 births, an increase of 125.93%. Among females, Ayala has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 27 births to 61 births, an increase of 125.93%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ayala
- 20 Year Trend of Ayala: 281.25%
- 10 Year Trend of Ayala: 125.93%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ayala: 125.93%
Popularity of Ayala by State
Among females, Ayala was most popular in Northeastern states with 25 births in the region. It was most commonly used in NY, with 15 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ayala. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 2853 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 1678 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 717 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 15 | 980 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ayala
- Total Births of Ayala: 66 (8.49%)
- Female Births of Ayala: 66 (8.49%)
Given the upward trend of Ayala over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 8.49% increase in total births, for a total of 66 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ayala have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 66 female births in 2024, an increase of 8.49%.