Aylah
How to say it: AY-luh · /ˈeɪlə/
Modern respelling of Ayla (Turkish 'moonlight, halo'; Hebrew 'oak tree') - risen fast in US in 2010s.
Aylah was the 76th most popular girls’ name in the United States in 2025, given to 170 babies (Social Security Administration). The 2020s are its busiest decade so far, its births are up 2.5-fold in ten years, and it is projected to rise to #37 by 2030.
Updated · SSA 2025 data, published May 2026 · Insee 2025 data, published July 2026 · How we compute these figures
Key facts
| Rank among girls’ names, 2025 | #76 |
|---|---|
| Babies born in 2025 | 170 |
| Share of births | 1 in 859 |
| Peak decade | 2020s |
| Change over 10 years | ×2.5 |
| Projected rank for 2030 (estimate) | #37 |
| In France, 2025 | #75 among girls’ names, 15 births |
Sources: Social Security Administration (SSA), Insee (France). How we compute these figures.
Its life, decade by decade
Almost entirely heard in recent decades, Aylah reached its height lately. The 2020s stand as its peak with further increase likely.
What goes with it
Soft and gentle with a glow of sky and light, Aylah feels calm and natural. Tala shares its style.
Nicknames
- Ayla
- Lala
Honouring a Aylah in the family
In the classroom
In a class of 25 children born in 2025, the chance that another child is called Aylah is about 1 in 36.
Around the world
This spelling is used in English, French, Hebrew, Turkish.
In France: #75 for girls in 2025.
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