Aila

Meaning of Aila

The name Aila can mean 'holy one' or 'bringer of light'. It also has a connection to the meaning 'from the strong island'.

Aila has Finnish, Scottish roots — browse every Finnish, Scottish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Aila

Aila has cooled off, slipping to #827 in 2025, down from a peak of #754 in 2021.

Notable people named Aila

• Aila Vainio
  Finnish singer, dancer
• Aila Orr
  Scottish artist, designer
• Aila Zehra
  Pakistani actress, model
• Aila El-Jamil
  Syrian politician, activist
• Aila Tommila
  Finnish politician

Questions about the name Aila

What does the name Aila mean?

Aila means the name aila can mean 'holy one' or 'bringer of light'. it also has a connection to the meaning 'from the strong island', and it comes from Finnish, Scottish origins.

Is Aila a boy's or a girl's name?

Aila is most commonly used as a girl's name in the United States.

How popular is the name Aila?

In 2025, Aila ranked #827 for girls, down from #794 the year before.

When was Aila most popular?

Aila peaked at #754 in 2021.