Ayla

Meaning of Ayla

Means "halo" or "moonlight". It can also mean "oak tree" in Hebrew.

Ayla has Turkish roots — browse every Turkish baby name in our catalog.

Popularity of Ayla

Ayla has held fairly steady, sitting around #77 in 2025 after peaking at #69 in 2024.

Notable people named Ayla

• Ayla Brown
  American singer and reporter
• Ayla Kell
  American actress and dancer
• Ayla Malik
  Pakistani politician
• Ayla Erduran
  Turkish violinist
• Ayla Akat Ata
  Turkish politician

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Questions about the name Ayla

What does the name Ayla mean?

Ayla means means "halo" or "moonlight". it can also mean "oak tree" in hebrew, and it comes from Turkish origins.

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

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

How popular is the name Ayla?

In 2025, Ayla ranked #77 for girls, down from #69 the year before.

When was Ayla most popular?

Ayla peaked at #69 in 2024.