Ayla Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
Hebrew and Turkish
Gender Distribution:
0% Masculine / 100% Feminine
Meaning:
Ayla means 'oak tree' in Hebrew and 'halo of light' in Turkish.
Meaning of the Name Ayla
Ayla is a feminine name with origins in both Hebrew and Turkish. In Hebrew, Ayla means 'oak tree' or 'terebinth tree', symbolizing strength and steadfastness. In Turkish, Ayla means 'halo of light' or 'moonlight', representing beauty and radiance. It is a name that embodies both nature and illumination.
Popularity of the Name Ayla
The popularity for the name Ayla peaked in popularity in the year 2022 with 2,735 births, which ranked number 232 out of 29,174 unique names for that year. Ayla had the most female births in 2022 with 2,735, which ranked number 98 out of 17,660 female names for that year. The number of births for the name Ayla has increased sharply over the last ten years from 1,293 births to 2,735 births, an increase of 111.52%. Among females, Ayla has increased sharply in popularity over the last ten years from 1,293 births to 2,735 births, an increase of 111.52%.
Nationwide Popularity of Ayla
- 20 Year Trend of Ayla: 820.88%
- 10 Year Trend of Ayla: 111.52%
- 10 Year Female Trend of Ayla: 111.52%
Popularity of Ayla by State
Among females, Ayla was most popular in Southeastern states with 639 births in the region. It was most commonly used in CA, with 364 female births. See below for a full state by state breakdown of the name Ayla. States with less than five births recorded will not be shown.
| State | Male Births | Male Gender Rank | Female Births | Female Gender Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AK | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 115 |
| AL | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 176 |
| AR | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 93 |
| AZ | < 5 | N/A | 66 | 82 |
| CA | < 5 | N/A | 364 | 79 |
| CO | < 5 | N/A | 67 | 65 |
| CT | < 5 | N/A | 32 | 89 |
| DC | < 5 | N/A | 16 | 35 |
| DE | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 58 |
| FL | < 5 | N/A | 172 | 89 |
| GA | < 5 | N/A | 78 | 125 |
| HI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 63 |
| IA | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 195 |
| ID | < 5 | N/A | 10 | 189 |
| IL | < 5 | N/A | 104 | 84 |
| IN | < 5 | N/A | 56 | 110 |
| KS | < 5 | N/A | 20 | 160 |
| KY | < 5 | N/A | 29 | 147 |
| LA | < 5 | N/A | 27 | 161 |
| MA | < 5 | N/A | 125 | 33 |
| MD | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 172 |
| ME | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 89 |
| MI | < 5 | N/A | 96 | 74 |
| MN | < 5 | N/A | 43 | 121 |
| MO | < 5 | N/A | 31 | 192 |
| MS | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 108 |
| NC | < 5 | N/A | 76 | 127 |
| ND | < 5 | N/A | 6 | 162 |
| NE | < 5 | N/A | 17 | 107 |
| NH | < 5 | N/A | 9 | 132 |
| NJ | < 5 | N/A | 84 | 82 |
| NM | < 5 | N/A | 22 | 46 |
| NV | < 5 | N/A | 26 | 82 |
| NY | < 5 | N/A | 185 | 72 |
| OH | < 5 | N/A | 99 | 101 |
| OK | < 5 | N/A | 21 | 170 |
| OR | < 5 | N/A | 36 | 81 |
| PA | < 5 | N/A | 97 | 104 |
| RI | < 5 | N/A | 11 | 74 |
| SC | < 5 | N/A | 44 | 91 |
| SD | < 5 | N/A | 12 | 69 |
| TN | < 5 | N/A | 40 | 176 |
| TX | < 5 | N/A | 227 | 132 |
| UT | < 5 | N/A | 23 | 174 |
| VA | < 5 | N/A | 90 | 72 |
| WA | < 5 | N/A | 55 | 107 |
| WI | < 5 | N/A | 39 | 128 |
| WV | < 5 | N/A | 7 | 233 |
2024 Popularity Projections for Ayla
- Total Births of Ayla: 2948 (7.78%)
- Female Births of Ayla: 2948 (7.78%)
Given the upward trend of Ayla over the last 10 years, we expect this to continue in 2024 with roughly a 7.78% increase in total births, for a total of 2,948 births in 2024. For Females, births for Ayla have been increasing over the past 10 years, and we expect roughly 2,948 female births in 2024, an increase of 7.78%.